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Friday, January 6, 2012

TRY, TRY, AGAIN....

HELLO OLD FRIENDS!!











Well, after a year (actually - it's been OVER a year!) I'm back....  at least, I think I'm back! (insert smiley face here!)

Alas, what BETTER time of year - when making New Year's resolutions - to re-start, jump-start, RENEW my outlet for self-expression and optimism?  Due partly to just letting LIFE "get in the way," I've also experienced some major set-backs within my life - I think I've spent the last few months of this year just reflecting on all that has happened in that time-frame.  Both good and bad, it's definitely been a roller-coaster of a ride!

One thing I've discovered in my absence from this page, is that I was experiencing a tremendous amount of guilt during those less-than-stellar moments in my life when I attempted to sit down to spread a positive thought out into the world... I mistakenly felt that I just couldn't do it.  I've always known deep within me what I wanted this blog to represent.  During all these lower points, I took a (probably) too-deep look at my current situation and ended up developing a major pity-party for myself in the process!

Besides a major health scare and another open-heart surgery for my husband, ailing parents, financial issues, job searching... I previously thought the year was just going down hill all the way.  But believe me, I've also had PLENTY to be happy and thankful for as well this past year...  So then, what about those moments that weren't so bad, or so ugly, or so horrible?  Simple.  Laziness.

I let myself slip out of the habit of writing  - and sharing.  The next thing I knew - three months had gone by - then six, then twelve.  Isn't that how we let most bad habits take over?  Without thinking - without focus  it . just . happens .

And so - my "theme" this evening, if you will - in keep with our traditions of renewal during the month of January - is that it's o.k. .....

  • TO GET BACK UP
  • TO TRY AGAIN
  • TO START OVER
  • TO SET A NEW GOAL
  • TO DREAM A NEW DREAM

My mission statement within this blog has always been - and will continue to be - to spread a positive word - or smile, if you will.  I hope you will continue to walk with me in that endeavor, while I learn to cut myself some slack in my self-expectations! 

I might not be able to write each and every single day, but I'm going to set a NEW goal that I start by trying to post at least once a week - and hopefully, the good habits return, and I post more than that! And if I don't - I don't.  But I won't get all "hung up" about it!

I sincerely pray that all of you are looking UP at this time - looking ahead to the possibilities, and taking the time to re-charge and re-kindle your batteries.  Happy New Year to all of you - I look forward to renewing some blogger friendships, and making new ones!!!

Pay it forward - spread a smile!!!

-Pam

(photo courtesy Google Images)

7 comments:

  1. Pam, I am late in visiting you in return from Writers Rising - my apologies! January has been very busy for me and I've had my own case of the lazies hitting. I'm still working on finding balance with my work life and my blog writing. I've felt guilty as well, as I've let over a month go by without writing on my blog, because I've worked so hard in the past to build traffic and presence there. As with all things, though, it will fall into place in perfect timing and accord.

    I wish you many blessings for this year and I'm happy you've come back to your blog. I look forward to getting to know you better via blogging!

    - Dawn

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  2. Hi Pam, I just found your blog and I like your voice. I hope all is well with you and that you will be back to blogging soon. Laurel

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  3. Welcome back!!! I have always kept you in my prayers as I knew you were taking a break for very good reasons. Hugs!

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  4. What a perfectly wonderful poem, so filled with an imagination and creativity. It is sincerely written. I can almost feel the positive vibes.
    locked out

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  5. Hi Pam..... I feel you will keep the inspirational work goes on because breaks makes person fresh for another good work

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  6. Rise and rise again and you will be reborn a dragon. The hardest thing in life is not to fail or succeed, but to fail and then succeed.

    Fall and fall again, because eventually it only becomes possible to fall forwards.

    I've just started a blog on positivity myself, so I'm glad I've found yours to have a good read of for inspiration :-)

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