Ask Yourself the Question, “Will This Make a Difference?”

I first heard this saying when I was still working in the 1970’s, Then I found it again in a book given to me by my Mom for helping her with her first All-Thomas High School Class Reunion; “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and it’s all small stuff, Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life”, #16, by Richard Carlson. This book has lots more good recommendations, but this is the one that stayed with me.

Take a look at whatever circumstance is upsetting you, then simply ask yourself the question, “Will this make a difference—in an hour, a day, a week, a year, five years, etc.? Choose the best time period that alleviates your anger or frustration. Is there really any long-term effect or value?

This question has made a huge difference in my life. Rather than expending too much unnecessary negative energy on small, unimportant things, I could breeze through those times with a joke and a smile on my face. It made it easier to keep things, which incite stress, anger or even unkind words, in perspective.

Maybe this can help ‘tame the beast’ in you during those more challenging times we all have in our lives.

P.S. You might want to buy this little book. There might be something in it that strikes a more harmonious chord with you that is different from me.

Strawberries are a favorite fruit

Some facts for you about strawberries. Did you know—

1. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.
2. Strawberries (as well as many other fruits) are members of the rose family.
3. Strawberries are a symbol of perfection and righteousness and were carved into designs on medieval churches and cathedrals.
4. Strawberries are popular—they're in 94% of households in  the United States, and half of the country's children, ages 7 to 9, say strawberries are their favorite fruit.
5. The world's largest strawberry was the size of a large apple, weighing 8.17 ounces.
6. Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.  

(Source: LDS Living, May/June, p. 9) 

Now you know too!

Plastic Containers and food

Have you heard about the danger of plastic?

Never microwave in plastic containers.

cankers

Try this: If you have cankers in your mouth. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide, or swab the spot with a q-tip.

Let me know if this works, then I will know too. Sorry, I am not sure where I heard this.

ACT ON YOUR GOOD IMPULSES

The great novelist and poet George Eliot remarked, "I not only want to be loved, I want to be told that I am loved . . . ."

The biggest disservice we render to ourselves and to others is when we feel inclined to compliment and encourage someone, and then remain silent.

Give compliments often and encouragement frequently—lift someone's heart and bring a smile to their face. It will make you feel good too.