Energized for Another Day (Haiku Series #261)

Reaching for Comfort

Daily medicine

Ultimate stress reliever—

Laughter heals one’s soul

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Opening and Accepting

Turning from worry

Allow optimism in—

Joy mending one’s heart

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Waking to Peace

Perky morning song

Hope’s verses rejuvenate—

Shower of sunshine

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From My Journal (1/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

It is beneficial to use other outlets where we can create positive energy to renew and restore ourselves.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated January 9)

Mark Twain Quotes

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Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience:  this is the ideal life.

Always do right.  This will surprise some people and astonish the rest.

Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American author and humorist.  He has often been praised as one of America’s greatest humorists, and American writer William Faulkner called him “the father of American Literature.”

From My Journal (1/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God empowers our faith through His undeniable Word.  We witness countless truths that strengthen our daily walk with Him.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated January 8)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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If I am in the habit of steadily facing myself with God, my conscience will always introduce God’s perfect law and indicate what I should do.

From Acts 24:16:  “Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

From My Journal (1/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s purest joy is found in one’s witness and journey with Jesus Christ.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated January 7)

From My Journal (1/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Without continuing passion, our motivation’s fire will soon extinguish.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated January 6)

Muhammad Ali Quotes

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Success is not achieved by winning all the time.  Real success comes when we rise after we fall.

True success is reaching our potential without compromising our values.

Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was an American professional boxer and humanitarian.  He was regarded as one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring.

From My Journal (1/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God will encourage our patience as we wait for a certain hope to be fulfilled.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated January 5)

Arnold Henry Glasow Quote

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The key to everything is patience.  You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.

From Psalm 130:5:  “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in His word I hope.”

Arnold H. Glasow (1905-1998) was an American author and humorist.  He was a regular contributor to the humor sections found in Reader’s Digest.