Come on Get Happy!
It is the first wonderful Wednesday of the month, and all you
perfect Princess with a Pen peeps know what percolating, right? It means the wonderful Pj is here! Pj Schott has lived in several U.S. port
cities, Europe, Greece, and the Middle East. A marketing professional, mystery
writer, and futurist, Pj is known to those with whom she works as a
problem-solver, an innovative thinker, a top-notch communicator, a visionary,
and the soul of a group. She is the owner of the Boston, Massachusetts based
company GENIUS and is the woman behind the new Facebook page and blog, Survival for Blondes, where Pj is entirely surrounded by
imagined disasters and learns to rise above.
Happiness is a Choice
“I don’t feel very much like Pooh
today," said Pooh.
"There there," said Piglet. "I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do.”
"There there," said Piglet. "I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do.”
-- A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Universal Law
teaches us that nothing outside of ourselves can determine our happiness, and
that we must take responsibility for everything in our lives. We might wait
forever for our stars to align, for that lucky break, for the perfect person.
So what do we do in the meantime?
How does one
choose happiness? (And yes, this falls into the category of Simple, Not Easy.) Rather
than wait for circumstances to change, we can decide to look at things
differently. To see the good in every situation, no matter how awful it seems
at the time. The tragedy that brought the right people together. The delay that
proved beneficial. The failure that put us on our true path.
Pooh was a
master of the art of changing one's attitude to one of gratitude. If he had to
make a list, the following would probably be on it.
Count your blessings
Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're
things which get you. And all you can do is go where they can find you.
Here's where the little things
can turn into something huge. Whenever you feel unhappy, take a few moments and
jot down some of the things for which you are thankful. I have food to eat, a
job, somewhere to live. The sun is shining. I am healthy. I have close friends
and family. What we take for granted, most of the world will never have in
their lifetime.
See the big picture
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles,
and the letters get in the wrong places.
It is easier to obsess over
details than to tackle a big project. And sometimes working on small things can
give us a sense of accomplishment. But when the small stuff starts to run amok,
take two steps back, change direction, and take one small toward your dream.
Take control of what you can
The hardest part is what to leave behind, ... It's time to
let go!
It's so easy to get into a rut.
Routines and rituals can be comforting, but when you feel overwhelmed by your
obligations, ask yourself what you could do to change the situation. And get
out of your comfort zone if that's what it takes.
Change someone's life with a smile
A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes
all the difference.
Fake it 'til you make it. No
matter how you feel, greet everyone you meet (within reason, of course) with
the biggest, brightest smile you can muster. Smile as if your life depended on
it. You have no idea what kind of burden other folks are carrying. You could
turn their whole day around with your smile, Mary Tyler Moore. Now notice the
effect it had on yours.
Move
A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without
exercise.
Good music is the only thing
that motivates me to move, so Dance is my exercise of choice. No matter what
kind of day you've had, an hour of Salsa dancing (or Zumba or Tango or Pole or
anything you do to good music) will make you forget it all (you can't dance and
think at the same time) and the movement will make you feel on top of the
world.
Have a Zen day
Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just
going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.
Work is good. Goals are fine.
But once in a while, for the sake of your Mental Health, you just have to
thrown in the proverbial towel and follow the energy. What is your body asking
for? A day in bed? A trip to a museum? Lunch with your besties? Anything you do
just for the sake of doing it is also good for the Soul.
Can I get an amen?!
Pj, thank you for spending time with us and also for reminding us to be
thankful, thoughtful, and restful while we wait for answers, the lucky star to
shine, or for our goals to be met. You
all know how coolio Pj is. She’s
continuing to gift readers with a little Pooh Bear for the soul. One lucky reader will win…
Click here for details at Amazon
Here’s the product info from Amazon:
“Walt Disney Animation Studios proudly presents the
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the Pooh.
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood for a heartwarming original movie, and reunite
with the beloved bear and his silly but steadfast friends for a magical family
experience. When sad old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang --
Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo -- on a wild journey to help Eeyore
and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Bakson. Inspired by five stories
from A.A. Milne's books and created in Disney's legendary hand-drawn style,
this all-new classic introduces one of the world's most cherished characters to
a whole new generation. Narrated by John Cleese and bursting with brand-new
songs performed by Zooey Deschanel, this wonderfully whimsical film is a
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All you need
to do is tell us your recipe for happiness.
You never know, maybe your words of encouragement may be just the words someone
else needs to hear.
RULES: *Contest
will run Feb. 6-13 at NOON EST.
*You must leave your email to be eligible to
win, so please, please do not forget because I so, so want you all to have a shot
at winning!
*GOOD LUCK!
Bless and be blessed,
Pj & Jen
XOXO
