FOUR Inspirational Smiles for Your Day

We knew it had to happen sooner or later. Wintry weather’s finally arrived in the Ozarks. *sigh*

Time to whip out our snuggies! (Snuggies are those delightful blankets with arms that were all the rage a few years ago. I still use mine.)

Today I’ve battened down the hatches, fired up the coffeepot, and opened my chocolate stash. I’m prepared to write. Ahhh. The only place I plan to go is from my desktop to my laptop, all from the comfort of my home office.

Yes, I’m thankful.

I’m blessed!

Now, if you’re one of those folks who must venture out in the cold, snow, and ice today, you’re probably feeling a little less perky.

Let’s remedy that.

First, let’s channel some springlike thoughts.

Close your eyes.

Envision sunny blue skies and bright rays of sunshine. Cue “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and think happy thoughts.

Savor a recent accomplishment.

Dream about future goals.

Choose one thing you can do now to make a goal reality.

Maybe it’s a small thing. That’s okay. It’s a start.

Imagine you’re in your hammock swaying to the balmy breeze.

There. Feel the love?

Great!

Next, maybe you need some extra motivation.

Relax.

I have you covered.

*This takes “he’d give you the shirt off his back” to a whole new level. Watch with a hanky handy and decide how you’ll bless someone today. (Oh. My. Goodness. This moved me!) Via Simple Grace. There’s more inspiration here.

*Writers will appreciate Janice Hardy’s Pardon Me, But Your Modifier is Dangling: Dangling Modifiers, a fun think-piece and reminder about our craft.

*Shared on Twitter by Tyson Wynn: “Ever notice the painting above Andy’s fireplace on The Andy Griffith Show? It’s The Angelus.”

*And who doesn’t love puppies? Get your smile on with Double Your Puppy Pleasure via Guideposts. (Good stuff!)

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