I know hopefully its for good reasons!

on every corner you could see a person that is hurting more than you ever thought possible. if I ever start feeling pitiful or pukey about myself, I try to snap out of it immediately and ask God to forgive me for my unthankfulness......showing gratitude for the many blessings that we receive each day causes blessings to happen to others....Smiling and laughter and goodness and peace is always right there at your fingertips.......I can honestly say that I am 99% of the time smiley and happy for the blessings of my life...even when I don't feel like it, I make myself smile at others, because I know that my smile works magic for others that may be hurting and it is the right thing to do. Thank you Karen for your topic, hopefully it will help those that can't think of their own personal remedies:

It's up to ME to be happy or not. No one else has this control. I have a choice each day to make it a good one or a bad one....and even if it starts or turns bad somewhere along the way, I have the 'power' to turn it around and start over.

I begin every day by thanking God for all the blessings he showers me with. I'm thankful for the the "haves" - I do not dwell on the "have nots".

Took me a few years to get here, but I had to go thru the bad to get to the good and it's been worth it......The power of positive thinking, praying, and believing in a power greater than myself is extraordinary.

You both are very inspirational! Thank you

Thomas Harris and Eric Berne could not have said it better, my love.

Actually Pete Feigal was my inspiration but yes the I'm not ok is from a book by Thomas Harris and Eric Berne.. my smartie pants lover!

oops I ment Im ok you're ok....not I'm not ok lmao I played on my own words........ Psychology grrrrrrrrrr

Thomas Harris wrote the book and Dr. Eric Berne developed TA after too many hours of Freudian analysis...OK?

And if it's not OK, that's OK, OK?

I know Thomas Harris wrote the dang book I read it LMAO It was pretty trashy if you ask me! Thats why I'm not OK, OK!

What was the question?

Quit using swear words like Thomas Harris

I will attempt to communicate from my higher self...

Oh good lord get off the furniture!

You first!

Where Lex when I need him?

thanx for all the great posts here I admit I havent been ok since my daughter was born and she will be 25 in Dec but that doesnt mean I dont go out with a smile and positive attitude It sure makes others wonder sometimes Thanx again evryone