Positive Karma

Be Kind to youself today

2008-05-26T18:18:00.001-07:00

Make popcorn and watch a favorite movie again

Daily Random Act of Kindness

2008-05-26T18:17:00.001-07:00

Offer to switch a shift with a colleague when they need time off

Inspirational Quote of the Day

2008-05-26T18:10:00.000-07:00

Kind words are the music of the world.

F. W. Faber

Stupid Joke of the Day - Two Muffins

2008-05-26T18:07:00.000-07:00

So there's these 2 muffins in an oven.

They're both sitting, just chilling and getting baked.

And one of them yells "God Damn, it's hot in here!"

And the other muffin replies "Holy Crap, a talking muffin!"

This joke was submitted by: Sanjay Patel

Memorial Day Tribute

2008-05-26T18:03:00.000-07:00

Our Flag ©2002 Roger W Hancock (www.PoetPatriot.com)

Our country's flag,

a banner heralds,

equality learned,

equality seeks.

Represents created rights,

out of oppression came foresight.

Our nation's flag may not be liked,

but has respect through out the world.

Power exists when premise just,

victory came when right entrust.

The colors evoke the pride in us.

Patriotism; red, white and blue.

Right prevails when self, denied,

then rights for all are fortified.

Web site: © 2002 David Merchant Poem: © 2001 Roger W Hancock Updated 23 May 2002

Stupid Quote of the Day

2008-05-26T17:40:00.000-07:00

"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." - Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign.

Random Acts of Kindness

2008-05-26T08:08:00.000-07:00

Since my daughter has been sick on and off this month, I have been a little slow about updating. However, it did give me an idea for a new random act of kindness. Try doing something nice for a sick friend, like dropping off dinner or taking the kids for the night so that she can get some rest.

Set Some Goals

2008-05-02T19:29:00.000-07:00

We all get stuck in ruts and routines. Help yourself out of one by setting a small goal to make a small change to your life this week. Some suggestions: Clean out the junk drawer, eat breakfast everyday (it's healthy), walk 10 minutes before work

Inspirational Quote of the Day

2008-05-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

Don't bunt. Aim out of the ballpark.

David Ogilvy

Smile of the Day!

2008-05-01T08:21:00.001-07:00

Don't Forget that you can share your smile by emailing your photos to Brightoncrafts@aol.com.

Daily Inspirational Quote

2008-05-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution.

Robert F. Kennedy

Recycle your old stuff

2008-05-01T07:52:00.001-07:00

Everyone I know has old things that they are not using just taking up space in closets, drawers, basements, and garages. Clean up your life and help someone else out. You can either pack it up and donate it to charity or freecycle it. www.freecycle.org is a community email group that is dedicated to recycling rather than trashing items. You post and people pick it up; everything from clothing (especially baby and kid's) to electronics to old magazines. It is a wonderful way of cleaning up your clutter, simplifying your life, and helping someone else in the process. I just freecycled almost all of my infant clothes. Letting go of things can be very liberating, not to mention that it freed up my daughter's closet for her new clothes.

Pay a compliment

2008-05-01T07:49:00.000-07:00

Give someone a compliment. It's a simple way to make your life more positive and help out other people. Try to compliment at least 5 people each day. Even total strangers appreciate receiving compliments. Next time you are out and about tell someone that you love their hair, shirt, cute baby, whatever it is. You're sure to get a smile.

Catch some zzzs

2008-05-01T07:44:00.000-07:00

Try to get your 8 hours of sleep at least once a week by cutting back on TV, internet, housework, homework, or whatever else you are doing that keeps you up at night. Experts say that getting 8-10 hours of sleep helps control weight, keep your mind fresh, and improve your overall health. When you are well rested you are able to get more done and take life in stride.

Take a Bath

2008-05-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

While it may not be totally environmentally friendly, you shoul treat yourself to a nice, long bath. One of the best things that you can do to impact the people around you is to be a better you. When you are relaxed and rested, then you will be able to handle stressful situations better, be more positive, and generally be nicer to those around you. Taking a little time out of your day to treat yourself to a bath can give you time to relax, reflect, and recharge.

Smile More - You'll like it!

2008-04-30T18:28:00.001-07:00

The most basic thing that you can do to make your day better and impact the people around you is to smile. Have you ever noticed that when you yawn, other people yawn? Smiles are the same way. When you smile at other people, even total strangers, they usually smile back. Make an effort to smile at as many people today as you can.

Remember when you send good out into the world, you will get something positive back in return (even if it is just a smile).