Do Something Good

I wonder what our world would be like if every person would find some way to do good every single day. What would our cities be like? What would our offices be like? What would our schools be like if we made it a priority to brighten somebody else’s day, to do something good for somebody else?

Every opportunity we have we should do something good for the people we meet. That means we need to be proactive by being on the lookout for opportunities to present ourselves in a positive, happy mood.

Ask yourself, “Who can I be good to today? Who can I do a favor for?” You can sit back and wait for a need to come to you, or you can make it happen. Give that extra tip to a kind, or not so kind, waitress. Let that extra car in the line when they are waiting to get out. Give your co-worker a helping hand by leaving money on their desk at work without your name on it.

If you see a friend wearing the same clothes over and over, get them a new suit or a new dress. Offer to pick up a co-worker if their car is broke down. Listen to what people are saying around you. Lend a helping hand during these hard times we are all encountering.

People know us by our actions, not by what we say. How do you think children learn how to be adults? They learn by watching us every day. I know of a family that is having a very hard time now with their daughters. The parents are not acting in a loving manner and the children are all upset and having a very difficult time coping with the problems.

We need to really watch what we say and do around children. Be happy, make their life easier. Think about how they will react to what you are doing and saying. Do something good during the Holidays and the New Year.

Let happiness shine through you!

Thank you,
Brie Tyler,
Publisher/Owner

Finding Happiness

To find happiness we have to understand the selfish part of ourselves. The ego is what motivates us to survive and through ambition and competition enables us to prosper and achieve our goals in life. We can control our selfish instincts by making an effort to be generous rather than mean-spirited. By being open to new ideas and influences and always ready to learn from our experiences, we can become less conceited. We need to develop the ability to see ourselves objectively. Feeling continually sorry for ourselves can lead to feelings of depression. We can avoid this by taking responsibility for ourselves, a liberating experience which will make our lives richer.

Self-centeredness is another form of the ego that is different from selfishness. A self-centered person can be generous to those he or she cares for but likes to be the center of attention and receive appreciation and flattery. When he is not, he feels disappointed and frustrated and this causes stress.
Those of us who enjoy good friendships, happy relationships and love the emotional support of others can cope better with everyday pressures. When we are faced with a sudden crisis such as unemployment, bereavement, the break-up of a relationship, or a serious illness,
having caring and understanding partners and friends makes it less likely that we might need professional help.

Pride is yet another form of self-importance. We are perfectly justified in taking pride in a friend or partner’s success, but being excessively proud about our own achievements is a sign of superficiality.

If we lack a proper sense of ourselves, we are more likely to be exploited by people with stronger and more cunning egos.

Be Enthusiastic!

Enthusiasm is the vital force with which recharge your body and develop a dynamic personality. Some people are blessed with natural enthusiasm, while others must acquire it. The procedure through which it may be developed is simple. It begins by doing work on rendering of the service which one likes best.

Happiness, the final object of all human effort, is a state of mind that can be maintained only through the hope of future achievements. Happiness lies always in the future and never in the past. The happy person is the one who dreams of heights of achievement that are yet unattained. The home you intend to own, the money you intend to earn and place in the bank, the trip you intend to take when you can afford it, the position in life you attend to fill when you have prepared yourself, and preparation, itself.

These are the things that produce happiness. These are the materials out of which your definite chief aim is formed, these are the things over which you may become enthusiastic, no matter what your present station in life may be. More than 27 years ago I became enthusiastic over an idea. When the idea first took form in my mind I was unprepared to take even the first step toward its transformation into reality. When the time was right, I was prepared to make my dream come true.

I wanted to become the publisher of a magazine to promote Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Laughlin, Nevada and Needles, CA! A magazine that would work for the people in our area, so they could promote their business.

I now have a business that has been here for 27 years. I had a dream, a vision, and it came true with my enthusiasm. If you are not in Our Town Magazine, please call me. I will come out to your business and see how we can help you achieve your goals. Thank you for 27 years of success. Join us in October for our 28th birthday!

“Remember to dream, get excited and make those dreams come true.”

Don’t Magnify Your Problems

I don’t mean that you’re going to feel on top of the world all the time. That’s not realistic. I’m talking about being content. In fact, one definition of joy is “calm delight”. That means you are at peace, you have a smile on your face. You are excited about your future. Sure, you may have some problems, we all have obstacles to overcome. But, we know God is in control and he has us in the palm of his hand to help and care for us.

The key is to retrain our mind to move away from negative conditioned responses. I know some people who actually get depressed every Monday morning. They don’t like their jobs, they dread going to work, and every week they develop a bad case of the Monday Morning Blues. Oddly enough, researchers report that we are 70% more likely to have a heart attack on a Monday morning than any other time of the week because people are more uptight and stressed out on Monday than on any other day. Learn to be content with your life. This doesn’t happen automatically. You have to train your mind to stay at peace. Train your mind to look on the bright side and focus on the good.

Happiness is not going to fall on us. It’s a choice we have to make. Being positive doesn’t necessarily come naturally. We have to make that decision daily. If our mind is left alone it will drift to the negative. Little by little we will grow more sullen, we don’t smile as much. Soon, we’re not as much fun to be around. We start to find fault and get very critical with everything. Make the decision TODAY that you are going to live your life happy.

Start Being Grateful For What’s Right In Your Life!

Everything may not be perfect in your life, but if you don’t learn to be happy where you are, you will never get to where you want to be. You may not have the perfect job, but you should thank God that you at least have a job. Some people would love to have your job. So get up, get excited, and go to work with a new enthusiasm.

Don’t come into work with a long face and waste half the day on the internet or daydreaming about where you would rather be; give your employer 100% and do your work with all your heart, to the best of your ability. Everyone else may be slacking off and having a bad attitude. Don’t be part of the problem; be part of the solution.

Enthusiasm is contagious. If you go into your workplace with a smile on your face and full of life, full of joy, full of victory, you’ll start to rub off on others. The whole office will come up to a higher level, thanks to you.

Do you get up each morning passionate about your dreams? Are you grateful for the home you live in? I’m living in a tiny house and I can’t stand it. I want a bigger one! No, you must learn to be happy right where you are. Don’t go around complaining and thinking about everything that’s wrong with your life. You may not be living in your dream house, but you should be thankful you have a roof over your head. Thank God you are not homeless. I go down the street and see people holding up signs for money or for food. Where do they sleep? I am always in my soft bed with a pillow and nice sheets. Where do they lay their heads at night? I am so thankful that I am not in the same position. Be thankful for what you have. Maybe your car is old, but you have a car. Where is their car? We need to recognize how much we really have and be thankful and happy.

Certainly, we all have obstacles in our path and challenges to overcome, but your attitude should be, “Thank God I’m Alive.” I live in a great country. I have a great family. I have a lot of opportunities. So make the most of your day and give it your best.

We always say, “I’ve got to do this, go here, do that.” No, you don’t have to do anything, you get to do it. We need to change our perspective. Don’t do things out of obligation or because you have to, do them with an attitude of gratitude. I don’t have to go to work or take care of the kids; they should be a blessing. I get to take care of them. Remember, be grateful for what you have!

Are You Where You Want To Be?

Do you know someone who is not happy where they are in their life, whether it’s in their marriage, a single person, their job, kids? You really don’t want to be there in your life!

Is your inner-self shouting, telling you that you need to change your job, change what you are doing with a certain person? Or are you upset because you think someone is not treating you fairly? Are you constantly worried, trying to reason things out, trying to change things that only God can change?

I believe that we create much of our own happiness and frustration by constantly resisting and fighting against situations occurring in our lives. “Why has this happened to me?”, you may ask. Therefore, we live in unrest and uneasiness on the inside all the time.

You need to learn to relax and enjoy the place where you are in your life right now. It may not be the perfect situation, but we all have things we want to see changed and we always want the change to happen right now. However, changes take time and we must often wait for the right opportunity to make these changes happen.

We should resist sickness and unhappy people around us. If we believe that we are exactly where we need to be and let go, God will direct our life and we don’t need to be resisting all the time. Some people seem to wear themselves out by constantly resisting things that happen in their daily lives. We need to let go and trust our life is going in the right direction.

If you can get to a place of peace your troubles will turn into positive things. Let go and trust that you are living the way you are supposed to be. Whether you are in good or bad circumstances that is where you are supposed to be. Have a little faith! God will use what comes into your life for the good if you will trust and let go