Monthly Archives: December 2012

It’s the Story You Tell Yourself

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Earlynn

I’ve heard it said and I believe it’s true:  “It is never what happens that really matters; It’s the story you tell  yourself about what happens that makes all the difference.” Years ago I read about a study done to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Earlynn

Dear Friends, Today is Christmas Day.  I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  I hope your day is filled with love, laughter and all things good.  Thank you for taking time to read my blog as I share with … Continue reading →

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Take a Leap of Fantasy With Me!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Earlynn

It is said the first step to learning is to understand you do not now know all the answers.  Well, that’s me……I know I do not have all the answers and I know I have much to learn.  I try … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Orange

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Earlynn

Next time you go shopping for oranges, take a minute to really feel an orange.  Enjoy the smell, close  your eyes and feel your mouth salavate as you think of eating a juicy flavorful section.  There was a time in the not … Continue reading →

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Trouble at the Inn

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Earlynn

One of my favorite Christmas stories was written by an unknown author.  The story is entitled Trouble at the Inn: For years now whenever Christmas pagents are talked about in a certain little town in the Midwest, someone is sure … Continue reading →

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A Gift is Given

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Earlynn

I recently heard a story about a young man named Paul.  Paul’s older brother had some good fortune and wanted to share it with Paul.  So, a couple of days before Christmas he gifted Paul with a beautiful new sports car … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Earlynn

Brand Blanchard, former Sterling professor emeritus of philosophy at Yale University wrote an essay on the subject of happiness.  He wrote: “It is important to happiness not to think too much about it.  The person who continually asks himself if … Continue reading →

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