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A LIGHT TOUCH!

6/10/2014

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This devotional seemed appropriate for us right now!  Alex is certainly giving life a 'light touch' as he hugs his little red pillow and takes time to smell the flowers while he heals from his heart surgery.  Hope you can give life the 'light touch' too these days friends!

Life is tough, at least at times. All kinds of problems come our way and the daily grind can easily weigh us down and rob us of our joy, spontaneity, humor, and optimism. We can find ourselves focusing on the negative, losing hope, reacting to everything like it is monumental, becoming intense, and projecting into the future. Instead of doing all this, try “giving it a light touch” by doing the following:

  • Don’t be so serious.
  • Think the best of someone instead of the worst.
  • Choose to be optimistic instead of pessimistic.
  • Laugh at yourself, including your mistakes.
  • Laugh with someone else.
  • Overlook the little things.
  • Don’t react to something that bothers you.
  • Smile purposefully.
  • Look around you and enjoy what you see.
  • Choose to be happy and joyful.
  • Say something nice to the next person you see.
  • Walk with a skip in your step.
  • Count your blessings by making a gratitude list each morning.
  • Understand why someone acted poorly and offer grace.

These are all little ways you can give your life and relationships a light touch. You will see that when you laugh the world will laugh with you. Don’t let life’s problems rob you of the ability to enjoy each day that the Lord gives you.

Psalm 118:24  “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (NIV).

by KARLA DOWNING OF CHANGE MY RELATIONSHIPS

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Heidi
6/10/2014 02:19:12 pm

Wonderful list! I've been quite a serious person all my life, but am learning to laugh more and occasionally be a downright silly. It does make life more enjoyable.

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Judy Muir link
6/11/2014 02:14:36 am

Ha! Ha! I like 'downright silly' Heidi........makes me laugh! Thanks!

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Sandy
6/10/2014 02:53:55 pm

So very true - very well put and it is God's way

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Judy Muir link
6/11/2014 02:15:36 am

It is for sure Sandy...........thanks for that good observation! <3

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theresa
6/11/2014 09:32:23 am

Thanks for the reminder to add a light touch to life, especially the way this week has been going. I too have been a serious person most of my life and I need to lighten up.

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Christine Priestman
6/11/2014 02:54:59 pm

I certainly like your idea and will be happy to give it my best over the next little while. Thank you for posting the list. It gives me lots of ideas to enjoy life with. I can start with being thankful you and Alex are home safe and sound and our dear mother is home as well, with the Lord.

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