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"Comparison is the thief of joy” ~ Theodore Roosevelt Why allow your joy to be stolen... "Comparison is the thief of joy" How often each day do you compare yourself to others? Quite a lot, no? Now, how often are those comparisons favorable to yourself? About the same amount? You are so not alone. With… Continue reading Monday Mantra 286 – Comparison is the thief of joy
Solacing means to give comfort to, or make cheerful, in grief or misfortune. Solacing can also be used as a noun meaning a source of relief or consolation. Solacing derives from the Latin solari (to comfort), which is also the source of the English words console and consolation. Solacing has several word relations in solace,… Continue reading Word Nerd: Solacing
"The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.” ~ Douglas Wood Gratitude is more than a feeling, it is a way of fully being... "The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same… Continue reading Monday Mantra 285 – The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time
Gigglemug is Victorian slang for a habitually smiling face. Gigglemug is derived from giggle (laughing in a silly way) and mug (face). Gigglemug is such a silly, fun, kooky Victorian slang word. I mean even seeing it or saying brings a smile to the face, thus making one a gigglemug - don't ya just love… Continue reading Word Nerd: Gigglemug
Twaddle is speech or writing that is foolish, silly or untrue. Twaddle is an alteration of the English slang twattle, which is a blend of twiddle (to turn around idly) and tattle(to chatter or gossip secrets). Twaddle was first used around 1782 and twattle was first used around 1540. Twaddle and twattle can be used… Continue reading Word Nerd: Twaddle
"Happiness is a direction, not a place.” ~ Sydney J. Harris To be happy is not so much a goal than it is a mindset... "Happiness is a direction, not a place." Who doesn't want to be happy? To experience happiness and have happy thoughts and feelings? I know I most certainly do and I… Continue reading Monday Mantra 284 – Happiness is a direction, not a place
