The Bright Side:
Inspiration for Positivity,
Motivation and
Optimism
The Bright Side:
Inspiration for Positivity,
Motivation and
Optimism
The Bright Side:
Inspiration for Positivity,
Motivation and
Optimism
The Bright Side
Inspiration for Positivity, Motivation and Optimism
Mission:
Welcome!
Welcome! Please follow my blog for daily posts.
THE BRIGHT SIDE: INSPIRATION FOR POSITIVITY, MOTIVATION AND OPTIMISM
Cecilia Payne Kat Kaelin
Author: Cecilia Payne Kat
From Men, We Learn: Navigating the Paths to Manhood
From Men, We Learn: Navigating the Paths to Manhood We’re thrilled to welcome Britton L. Hibbitt, M.S., from Bowling Green, Kentucky, a renowned son, brother, father, and servant leader. Mr. Hibbitt is here to share his unique insights on Navigating the Paths to Manhood. Mr. Hibbitt is a compassionate and open-minded individual who values empathy and understanding in his personal and professional life. Britton L. Hibbitt prioritizes building solid relationships and strives to see the world from multiple perspectives. From Men, We Learn: Navigating the Paths to Manhood Lying in bed, listening to the rain, Lovelle can’t help but smile at the lessons life has taught him. Having lost both his wives, he reflects on his journey to manhood, shaped by
Life by the Numbers: When Numerology Aligns with Reality
Life by the Numbers: When Numerology Aligns with Reality Have you ever had a series of coincidences that felt like more than just chance? A string of numbers appearing repeatedly in your life? A seemingly ordinary sequence of events became a fascinating numerological journey for one individual. Born on August 27th (8/27). This is the most significant number, calculated by adding the birth date’s digits (8 + 2 + 7 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8). Traits: Leadership, ambition, power, material success, self-confidence, and a strong work ethic. Challenges: Balancing power with compassion, avoiding workaholism, and learning to delegate. A Numerological Journey Soul Urge Number (Heart’s Desire Number): 9 (2+7) This reveals the person’s innermost desires and motivations. Traits: Same as the Destiny Number, emphasizing a strong desire to help others and make a difference. Personality Number: 8
The Gray Fox and the Red Fox: A Lesson in Intelligence and Stupidity
The Gray Fox and the Red Fox: A Lesson in Intelligence and Stupidity As many of you following my blog know, I was born and raised on a farm. My wise and observant father often used the animals and events on our farm to teach me valuable life lessons. One such lesson involved two young foxes, each with a different approach to survival. After a violent thunderstorm, a gray baby fox was washed onto our property one stormy day. A few weeks later, a red baby fox also appeared. We assumed their mothers had likely fallen victim to coyotes. Though the same age, the two foxes couldn’t have been more different. The gray fox was intelligent and resourceful. He spent hours observing the mice coming and going from the pumphouse, patiently planning his next meal. One day, after lying in
Finding Love and Purpose at Any Age: The Unexpected Joy of Volunteering
Finding Love and Purpose at Any Age The Unexpected Joy of Volunteering The search for companionship and love is a universal human desire that doesn’t fade with age. Yet, many of us, especially seniors, search in familiar but potentially unfulfilling places – online dating sites, social clubs, or even the grocery store aisles. While these avenues have merits, they might not be the most direct path to lasting happiness. Take my uncle; let’s call him “Sam.” After a difficult divorce and retirement, loneliness crept into his life. His once vibrant personality dimmed, replaced by quiet days spent in front of the TV. But then, something incredible happened. Eight months later, I bumped into Sam at the mall. He was practically glowing, full of energy and excitement. He shared that his newfound joy came from volunteering at our local hospital, where
Tossed from the Will? How I Defied Expectations & Found My Path
Tossed from the Will? How I Defied Expectations & Found My Path Have you ever felt discouraged from pursuing your dreams? Has someone told you, “You can’t do that?” Well, I certainly have. I faced resistance and doubt from someone I loved and respected for much of my life. This is how I defied expectations, embraced my choices, and discovered a life filled with unexpected adventures. The Looking Glass: From joining the Army against my parents’ wishes to becoming a long-haul trucker, I’ve always followed my heart, even when it led me down unconventional paths. Each time I announced a new ambition, I was met with the same refrain: “You can’t do that!” Joining the Army: My escape from a factory job and beginning a life of independence. Caring for Special Needs Boys: A rewarding job that taught me empathy
Left Hand, Cold Heart: The Silent Treatment and the Ring That Wasn’t Meant to Be
Left Hand, Cold Heart: The Silent Treatment and the Ring That Wasn’t Meant to Be Okay, folks, buckle up because I’ve got a hilarious and heartbreaking story. Let’s call our lovebirds Tim and Debbie. Bless his heart, Tim has a phone permanently glued to his hand, scrolling through everything from sports stats to garage sale listings (despite never having set foot in one). Debbie, understandably, is about two eye rolls away from a full-on aneurysm. One fateful day, Debbie finally snaps. “Honey,” she says (probably through gritted teeth), “you can’t even spare a word for me, but you’ll happily chat with strangers online about the weather in Timbuktu?” In classic husband fashion, Tim replies with a bewildered, “What?” The Silent Treatment: A Weapon of Marital Destruction Thus began the silent treatment, a passive-aggressive tactic that could win a gold medal
Why My Family Won’t Leave Me Alone: A Survival Guide
Why My Family Won’t Leave Me Alone: A Survival Guide I swear, sometimes I think my family has installed a homing beacon in my shoes. Who needs personal space, right? Let’s look at the standard scenarios over 24 hours. The Bathroom Mystery: You desperately need a moment of solitude – the bathroom becomes your sanctuary. You lock the door, revel in the silence, and… BAM! A knock. It’s your resident detective. “Whatcha doin’ in there?” Seriously? Does anyone genuinely wonder what happens in a bathroom? The Kitchen Counter Stalker: The heavenly aroma of bacon wafts through the air. But wait, that shadow is again hovering in your space. They’re not there for the food – they’re studying your culinary technique like you’re demonstrating how to tame a wild tiger. The unspoken question hangs in the air: “How long until I
Gone Fishing: The Great Debate (or, How I Nearly Drowned in a Jim Beam Decanter)
Gone Fishing: The Great Debate (or, How I Nearly Drowned in a Jim Beam Decanter) It all started innocently enough—coffee with my sister. I love my sister, but bless her heart; she could talk the ears off a cornstalk. That morning, her weapon of choice was cream. “Enough to float a donut,” she quipped, eyeing my black coffee like a swamp creature. I, ever the instigator, couldn’t resist a little poke: “Coffee with your cream?” She rolled her eyes, a gesture I’d seen more times than a fisherman’s lure. Then, she swerved into a monologue about a coffee sale as if on cue. Knowing I was about to be dragged down a conversational rabbit hole, I threw out my line: “Something’s been bothering me. Maybe you could help me figure it out?” Hook, line, and sinker. I told her about
Fate or Destiny: A Mother’s Intuition, a Stranger’s Compassion, and a Twist of Karma
Fate or Destiny: A Mother’s Intuition, a Stranger’s Compassion, and a Twist of Karma The events of August 18th, a date forever etched in my memory, unfolded with a chilling precision that can only be described as a dance between fate and destiny. At 3:13 a.m., my son lay in a ditch on a lonely Indiana backroad, his life hanging precariously in the balance. A collision with a deer had left him with a shattered helmet, a fractured skull, and a brain injury. Yet, amidst the tragedy, a series of extraordinary events had aligned to bring him to this very moment, events that had their genesis years before in a seemingly unrelated incident. A Mother’s Premonition Just days before the accident, my son had shared his newfound happiness with me. He was thriving in college, had found love, and was
How NOT to Drive a 31-Foot RV: A Cautionary Tale with a Hilarious Twist
How NOT to Drive a 31-Foot RV: A Cautionary Tale with a Hilarious Twist Get ready for a wild ride, buttercup, because this isn’t your run-of-the-mill RV road trip tale. It’s a rollercoaster of matrimonial missteps, mechanical madness, and a woman who learns the true meaning of ‘hit the road, Jack!’ in the most hilarious ways possible. But this was not always the rough edge of our marriage. When we were dating, Sam sent me dozens of red roses and told me he was “a little rough around the edges.” This sounded like a challenge to me. At one point, darn, I was flattered! His whole two hundred and seventy-five-pound frame took on a Rhett Butler appearance. I could have sworn at one point, he called me “Scarlett.” Picture this: I, a trucking company alumna turned RV rookie, and