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“When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl
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Welcome to Mirth and Motivation!
This is a Lifestyle/Motivational blog offering an eclectic mix of mirthful and motivational pieces: Life Tips / Advice, Affirmations/Wellness, Women’s Lives, Food, Travel, Interviews, Inspirational posts, Reviews, Peace, AND Social Media ruminations on people, places, and events that shape our lives. That said, I invite you to stay awhile, read some posts, and share your thoughts with this growing online blog community.
I started this blog 15+ years ago, as a way to help agents/staff at the company I worked for stay motivated. This was my first blog post on this site, hence the dodgy title. After the market crashed and we were downsized, I decided to keep it going. Therefore, the main goal was, and remains, to encourage myself and others to keep moving forward. It has been a long and rewarding journey.
WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?
Over the years, I have learned a lot about blogging, its many positives, and pitfalls, and how important it is to stay focused on our own Why or raison d’être. We can choose to focus on one of the fundamental rules of blogging which is to make connections with others by adding value through our message/content, comments, and social interactions. We can also choose to turn our attention elsewhere. It is entirely up to us.
Nevertheless, one thing I know for sure is that if your heart is invested in what you blog about, you will stay the course. Remember to stay true to who you are and why you blog. It can’t just be about monetization. Add value. Help others. Stay Encouraged.
Another thing I know for sure is that we all want to be heard, appreciated, and respected; I know that empowering messages are far more appealing than incendiary angling for blog attention. If your blogosphere surfing brings you here, relax, kick back, and share a positive tidbit on your worldview.
HOW DO WE STAY MIRTHFUL AND MOTIVATED?
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor E. Frankl
Hello world: Welcome to Mirth and Motivation!
How do we stay mirthful and motivated? I believe that when we wake up each morning, we should remember to express gratitude and joy for the good in the world and stay motivated by honoring our responsibilities.
Students of the I Ching understand the message of Hexagram 41 – “Decrease” which when interpreted carefully, speaks to the cycle of life; it highlights the ebb/decrease and flow/increase of conditions. A time of decrease teaches us to manage our resources, seek new opportunities, regroup, and then prepare for and appreciate the subsequent increase that comes. I am fully aware of this cyclical nature of life, and its impact on everything we do.
DEVELOP A SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE
If each of us can manage what we currently have with a spirit of gratitude, remember to share some of our largess with the poor, and feed the body, mind, and spirit a diet of uplifting foods/thoughts/actions, the doors we open in the coming months will reveal great gifts. Stay motivated and remember that as we change, our circumstances change.
HOW ELSE DO I STAY MIRTHFUL AND MOTIVATED?
I love reading and, recently, I re-read Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl I practice yoga/meditation and distance running. I spend time enjoying great music, and art, and watching movies that nurture my spirit and warm my heart. Above all, I turn to my faith, family, and friends for succor. That said, remember to do things now and do them well because of Tempus Fugit-Carpe Diem!
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Hi, this is a comment. I do appreciate comments from all!
Please keep them clean as I do have the option to edit or delete them.
Hey! You took that comment out! Yay. Good stuff.
Yes I did… Happy you are pleased that I did. 🙂 TY!
Interesting…hmm! Never looked at it that way…
Well TY for considering a new option… 🙂 Glad to see you visit.
I’m also a believer of the cyclical nature of business and life.
We in recent years seem to have a want for more than we need.
i do not recall being this way when i was growing up.
thank you for making me think about all this. all the best!
Thank you too for taking the time to share your experiences of this cycle and shift.
We had fewer options as kids.
Now ours have endless choices… and it doesn’t get any easier for them. 🙂
I have been taking it one day at a time and just not spending like I use to.
I have also found that I have to put off paying certain bills until I get my next pay check.
Definitely, most of us have ramped down our spending so I can relate. Thanks again for your feedback. 🙂
I was referred to your blog by Deana Martina. I found it inspirational and relaxing. Your mention of tempus fugit reminded that it was one of my mother’s many sayings. Putting that saying to practical use, I made an online library reservation of the film SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. Thanks for the recommendation.
Thank you Leigh for your visit and thoughtful comments. They’re appreciated. Do let me know how you enjoyed the movie and stop in with suggestions or tips on other films you’d like to recommend. Cheers!
Hi E! Thanks for visiting my site. Apparently, Im from blogpost, so i wont be able to follow you thru Google connect. But i will definitely bookmark your site.
How do I handle the effects of global economic shift? Well lemme say it in a simple way, I adjust and accept whatever it’s happening today, but at least make ends meet and find a way to survive. I adjust and accept – I dont shop much anymore, getting frugal in a lot ways, because this is the reality, we have to practical… Hope I could read more motivational articles like this. I really need this. Thanks
Thanks for stopping by… Yes, practicality is the goal of late. Staying prayerful that we can all hold on till the winds shift again… I have a blogspot blog too so we can connect there as well. The URL is http://positivekismet.blogspot.com/ 🙂
Keeping peace to yourself and letting go of arguments is a great mindset. We can’t change all people.. So if we can’t.. We just have know how to handle them.
Man’s Search For Meaning is a great book and one that could be re-read many times, such a powerful message. I feel like that my husband and I have not been over affected by the global economic decline. We stay grateful by always recognizing the love we have in our lives. We try to remember that while we have challenges and growth to do, we are so lucky to be in the place we are. Love the blog!
Good for you and it’s wonderful that your remain grateful. Thanks for the feedback Holly. Love your blog too! 🙂
Thank you for visiting 504 Main on my SITS day. I am quite intrigued with your blog. I have a hard time finding that peace inside and settling into a peaceful place. I am working on it. My Mother in Law is very spiritual and travels the world, especially to India and Malaysia and shares many of her insights. The current economic shift has not affected my life much at this point…but it is a reminder you never know what is coming next.
Holly
504 Main
Thank you Holly L! I think its wonderful that your mom-in-law travels on pilgrimages around the world… The downturn might not affect everyone but we can all afford to be mindful… help others out when feasible too. 🙂
Read through your article. I do all of them. I get myself inspired when I listen to music. It brings in so much positive feeling within me.
Thank you!
Thanks for visiting me from SITS! Very interesting blog. I think we all need to step back and realize what is important. Very good message.
Well said… We could all use some perspective on the changes … TY! 🙂
enjoyed the site- and the content, hope to see you on mine and facebook fan page too.
Yes, and Yes I have visited and enjoyed your blog too… TY for stopping by and do visit again soon. 🙂
I have quite an optimistic nature and I’ve been careful over the years to try and maintain a happy outlook – it’s easy to get sucked into pessimism and I can’t imagine it’s ever productive to see the worst in things.
Optimism is a great quality to have; especially in tough times… TY! 🙂
I stay mirthful by eating chocolate and drinking cafe!. 🙂
Visiting from SITS
Thank you for visiting M! Happy SITS to you! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I appreciate it! 🙂
I stay mirthful and motivated from my doula work – Helping women and lifelong learning!
Thank you for visiting Emily … stay happy! 🙂
Thank you for visiting my blog!
*Be Blissful Always*
xoxo
I love that line be blissful… same to you! TY! 🙂
One should always look at things in a positive light, no matter how hard it gets. Staying at peace with mind and body.
Terry Conti
It’s a great habit to form and I can assure you it has been a great blessing in my life too. TY Tom! Glad to see you here. 🙂
Stopping from Mom Loop! I pray to stay mirthful.
Oh TY! and so do I! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I still need to see the movie Slumdog Millionaire. Good reminder. I’ll be following your blog. 🙂
Thanks for the visit… you should see the movie as it deals with the human condition in all its permutations. 🙂
Daily walks help me stay mirthful and motivated. Afternoon naps. Reading. Writing. You reminded me that I haven’t finished Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Got as far as page 53 and quit. Will start again tonight. I like the message of your blog. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I found your site on The Blog Farm. My blog is there, too. It’s great what they’re doing for our “Growing Blog Community.
Thank you Margaret,
I’m glad someone else loves that book. I could use a 2nd read myself.
Thanks again for stopping by. I clicked on your name but was informed that your blog is private.
I will check it out when I next log unto the BlogFarm site. 🙂
Best,
Eliz
You’re so right about choosing to be happy and think good thoughts. It just feels better, doesn’t it?
And I loved Slumdog Millionaire.
It does feel better… I agree. Glad you enjoyed the movie… Lots of food for thought and brilliant acting. 🙂
I was gonna follow you from Lucas’s Journey w/SPD’s
Sensational Saturday/Sunday Social!
SUPER MEGA 6 IN 1 BLOG HOP!
but saw no where to follow you can check my blog out if you would like
You could follow me on my blogger blog. I have Google Friend Follow set up there. TY!
Thank your dear reader for making your way here! Please pause and think about what you can add to keep this conversation on a high level. You are here… make it matter. Please don’t thank me for sharing. Let me do the thanking. Don’t tell me great post either… that’s what all the lazy thinking spammers say, and your comment will end up in my spam box. Think about the post you see and respond to its content. I will always do the same for you… Let’s respect our blog visits with each other. Stay encouraged and Thank You! <3 🙂
I love reading this. I agree that empowering messages are also important and blogging can’t be just about monetization
I hear you and agree. 🙂
I agree with you. Sometimes we have to change ourself for the good.
The “why” is so important! Well done for keeping it going
Definitely!
I went through few of your articles. Some I have commented too. Being new to blogging and writing I am learning from your writings. Want to especially thank you
I appreciate your feedback. TY!
I hope the millions of people I’ve touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude.
May all be enriched…
Interesting read as always! Its important to stay motivated x
Laura
Thank you for your kind words and support.<3
The challenge of changing one’s self is so simple to say but one of the hardest thing to do.
As long as I have been ready your blog, I have never known what mirth meant! Since you were focusing on it, I thought I Would look it up. Mirth: merry or amusing. Thanks for sharing a few ways we can have mirth in our lives.
Nice to e-meet you! I think your blog’s purpose is very noble, you are helping a lot of people by motivating them to go through even when they stumble upon difficult moments in their lives.
It’s so wild this journey has taken you over ten years to this point. That’s so cool to know you can keep going and still be inspired to write and connect after all this long.
I often wondered how your lovely blog came about. I’m glad you decided to keep it going, I love it!
Thank you for the reminder. I needed this today!
I love your website and it always brings me better days and so much motivation! Thanks for sharing these great quotes -Sondra Barker @cuisineandtravel.com
I have been following you and reading your blog for 2 years now and I have learned so much. It really motivates me and if there is something that gives me worry I just need to check on your blog.
You are so kind… 🙂
Some days it’s hard to stay motivated. I go outside and work in my garden for a while and when I return things seem to be right with the world again.
Motivating oneself with peace and mindfulness is a great goal and it is an achievable way. I love reading your blog, it helps me a lot each week.
This is really a great motivational article. I so agree with you when it comes to keep thinking positive to do good things.
Wow, this is an excellent post friend. Thanks so much for sharing your viewpoints with us, I appreciate it!
Agree. Its been proven that showing gratitude is a stress-buster. I’ve been meaning to read “Man’s search for meaning” for some time. Should get down finally to it
I love the quotes, so inspiring. Beautiful post as always x
Laura
Expressing gratitude and joy is a great way to stay mirthful and motivated. What an awesome resource your blog is to have been around for such a long time!
I always love how your posts give me so much to think about. It makes me really discover who I am and what my life means to me.
I love reading about Travel: Jaunt The World and Monday Motivation. They are my favourite themes 🙂
You are one of my inspiration for Blogging.
Love your blogs and the way you handle it.
–Big Fan
The sentiment is mutual. 🙂
That Frankl quote right at the beginning. I needed that, today. I loved that book, BTW. Wha an inspiring human.
The world needs more inspiration posts like yours!
Waking up with gratitude each morning always seems to make the whole day feel better!
I am so in love with the quote in the first blog graphic of this post. There is so much meaning to it and I find it to be so powerful. Excellent and beautifully written post.
Sometimes, we are not able to achieve our successes because we haven’t tuned ourselves to it. So I’ll agree that at times, we have to adjust ourselves. And to stay motivated, I remind myself about what I want to achieve.
Once again a great post .very motivational
Your articles are always a great read. It makes me reflect on life and the stuff that really matters. My life has not been all that well, but I am still grateful for every morning I wake up to. It is a blessing for me to make one more change, no matter how small it may seem, to make my world, THIS world, a better place. Continue to write and inspire us, Elizabeth!
Thank you! 🙂
Staying motivated is my goal for part 2 of 2019!
I always look forward to your posts! Always motivating and positive! You have the best quotes!
I believe that we are meant to experience the so call bad and good of life. The ups and downs and all in between. Life is about learning and growing. We learning and grow and how we respond teaches us about ourselves and where we need to work on or what we are powerful in. Thank you for this insightful blog post.
I love the first quote so much..! It’s perfect for a toxic relationship that you want to escape. If you can’t change him you have to replace him.. Lmao.
I’ve enjoyed so much in reading this article. Its inspires me to be more optimistic in everything most especially in reaching my goals.
Your attitude decides how your response would to be to any situation, and your response decides the outcome. Like, if in a conflicting situation you show poise & clarity of thought instead of plain anger, the outcome can be very refreshing & positive. Mirth & motivation both are grounded in a positive & constructive outlook on life.
– Nandita
This is great advice for staying thankful and aware of your mindset
Honestly I’m not always mirthful and motivated most of the time. But whenever stressed and anxiety comes its way, I just watch and listen to motivational speakers.
I stay motivated by having an accountability partner and by been mindful
Let me share this Chinese proverb that resonates with me very well – “If your mind is strong, all difficult things will become easy; if your mind is weak, all easy things will become difficult.” It is how we perceive things that would affect its outcome. Be strong, have faith, stay blessed.
Perfect!
So many great lessons I have learned from this blog. As I read each articles every week it changes my life and it gives me positivity, motivation and inspiration.
Whenever I wake up, before actually getting up from bed, I always play my motivational song which is something about working hard and getting paid and enjoying things. That really keeps me motivated each day.
What is your motivational song called?
I agree if we can not change a situation we have to be strong and change the way we react to the situation…Very interesting blog post
Reading really helps me stay motivated too. I think it opens up your mind and heart!
It can be hard to stay motivated some days. I have started to journal in the morning and write everything in my head down. Once that’s out, there’s only my current tasks at hand and it’s helped a lot. It’s so important to also keep others motivated as you never know who needs it at that moment.
Another inspiring post… I write my travel blog because I love to travel – any money I make from it is a bonus!
Your blog is very inspiring! Nice to hear how and why you got started, keep it up!
Staying grateful is something I am constantly working on. It improves every aspect of my life as a reminder of all the good I have been given. No matter what “bad” thing happens to me, the good ALWAYS outweighs it. Every time.
This is a great post. Honestly, blogging isn’t as easy as people assume it is. Takes a lot of hard work, passion and consistency. As you rightly said, it can’t be all about monetization— it’s also about adding value. I always keep this at the back of my mind.
Completely agree. 🙂
Your blog post made me think so much and made me realized so awesome things about life! Have positive attitude in life is everything
Wow I can’t brlieve you started the blog 10 years ago. Like you I started my blog as sort a therapy tool but sharing your wisdom, motivational quotes and positivity has seemed to help so many. I am glad that you find reading and writing is helping you heal X
I’m glad you pointed that out; it helps me as much as it helps others… synergistic. 🙂
Motivation, inspiration.. we all need to be uplifted every now and then. I agree with your comment on time of decrease. It requires us to look at the situation with all eyes open. I’ve been in that position before. It taught me a lot.
Yes, the IChing is a great resource of insights
I love that quote by Viktor Frankel. Since I read his book Man searched for meaning, I started looking at life differently.
wow this is so inspiring and motivating. love your blog
I just try to do the things that I can do and not overload myself. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Totally agree with Victors quote.
My kids keep me motivated. My bank balance helps me stay focused on my hustle too!
I agree that attitude is everything! It is the one thing we can control. We choose how to handle what is thrown our way, and that can make a difference in the path we make for ourselves!
We all need some motivation from time to time and this blog offers that in abundance. It is rewarding to be there for others in their time of need even if just through your word. Keep on inspiring.
I appreciate this. Thank you!
A spirit of gratitude is indeed important. And it’s even better if we can share what we have with others, especially those who don’t have as we do. Sometimes, it’s never even about financial help but words of encouragement are so powerful too!
Yes and words have great power and energy too
I love reading your bits of motivation! They always put a smile on my face throughout the week, and are so enlightening.
I enjoyed reading the few posts I was able to right now.. I do plan on visiting again to read more. I do believe you have to choose to be happy and be positive in your thinking.
I have never read Man’s Search for Meaning but I really like that Frankl quote. Makes me want to read the book. I enjoyed your post — lots of good food for thought and good reminders about our motivation. Thanks! Paige Bainbridge
Merci… 🙂
Thank you for another inspiring post! I always appreciate your words of wisdom, they are so motivating!
I’ve enjoyed reading this post and to tell you honestly my family and my faith keeps me motivated to do the things that I need to be done.
I’ve read so many of your posts, but it’s cool to read about where it all started! Such a great philosophy and attitude you have.
Thank you, namesake.
The Victor Frankl quote from his time in the concentration camps is just brilliant. I recommend everyone reads his book once in their life to get a sense of perspective over their ‘issues’. Thanks for the post 🙂
Indeed. brilliant yes!
Thank you for starting this blog. You are an inspiration to many. Your blogs help me to stay motivated and the poetic lines are always insightful.
Very kind of you Arun!
Loved reading this post, it is important to be happy and to think happy, it makes everything os much nicer x
Such a bright corner of the internet! We all need more mirth and motivation in our lives.
Wow! 10 years of blogging is a wonderful accomplishment. That you use your blog to inspire others is truly admirable.
Time does fly 🙂
I agree that waking up and being grateful and showing our gratitude really helps. It really helps me stay motivated.
The quote at the beginning by Frankl is a favorite of mine! Great post, keep on keeping’ on!!!
It is true that you have to have a mindset to get things accomplished. Great quote.
I’m always trying to be thankful for what I presently have. Gratitude really does go along way
This is so true: In our response lies our growth and our freedom.We can have total control of our reactions. In those reactions we can curse or bless.
Your blog makes me inspire always and I love to read your topic post related empowering and motivation I’am looking forward to read such wonderful post from you!
Thank you too!
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is a great book to stay motivated and appreciate everything we have in life. Nurturing our spirit with music, art, and movies is very helpful when feeling stressed or tired.
It is…
I think it’s so important to be joyful in the mornings. Love the quotes x
Laura
In general I stay motivated with to-do lists and books, lots of books. I love the quite, attitude really is everything!
Making connections is so important and helps keep me motivated – I have met so many lovely people through blogging
Laura x
Blogging is no easy task. Kudos to you for keeping your blog going for over 10 years!
I love that quote on this! We are in control of our attitudes regardless of what anyone tries to do to ruin them!
I see lo of inspiring articles in your blog, but could you please share them with the social fan pages.
That will be a bit easier for fans like me to stay in touch.
Thanks.
Hello to you, too! I checked the timestamp of this post and wow, this is more than a decade old!
Fascinating how many different schools of thought there are on motivation. This is a unique perspective. Thanks for sharing!
I’m bot actually consistent with being motivated but internet videos and motivational blogs are so effective and educational. I just keep watching them.
You always offer great insights and an interesting perspective. I enjoy your posts!
Pausing to take stock and think about our motivation sometimes is really important and you really helped me understand some good ways.
I love the goal of your blog and the domain name. It’s very inspirational and touching. 🙂
Thank you for making me think about all this. the Q./A is important in our life. all the best!
You did a great thing to keep this blog running.. I love your motivational posts always the best collection of quotes. Showing gratitude is really important but what really touched my heart were the words “honouring responsibility”.
Glad it resonated
I stay mirthful and motivated by helping others and finding a better view of mother nature.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the inspiring messages. 10 yrs is 10 yrs.. Lets always motivate each other through supporting and we’ll achieve our targets together
10 years is 10 years… I like that. 🙂
I always look forward to your weekly blog posts, they help me stay motivated and inspired. And that is how i stay motivated by reading other people’s work, love it.
Thank you again!
Thank you, Chad!
This is so inspiring. I hope to one day have a similar story to share about my blog.
You already do. 😉
Such an inspirational post, taking a break is always necessary to be more productive.
Thank you for sharing positive vibes through this wonderful article! Staying mirthful and motivated sure is important to keep our lives goes on in a positive way!
This was nice and encouraging to read. I wished people were like this in person rather than the blogsphere. I find that bloggers seem to support each other than the real world.
Thank you for the thoughtful article, we all experience things differently but there is only one way to work through it and that is faces challenges head on.
Lovely post and gives one food for thought. I’m a true believer of the less we want the happier we are. I try to drill this in my children. But on the other hand I don’t want them to stop dreaming.
I just had this conversation with my husband that sometimes just because we are at the top of the wheel, I am taking some things for granted. That’s why I had to reassess myself. Life is a cycle or wheel. We may be doing good now, but tomorrow, we will never know. Great insight.
That is true…
Thank you for a such interesting read, it definitely gives me something to think about..
I was really impressed by this blog. Your words are very meaningful and amazing too. Thanks for staying as motivated!
Interesting read and great insights !
This is a good topic! The past years things have been changed and more problems appeared. But my positive thinking is about my kids and my family. I always try to have a simple life. To be honest, blogging is really helpful also… it relaxes me 🙂
I’ve been reading your blogs for more than a year now. It’s refreshing to read one of you early blog posts! Keep on writing motivational posts!
This post is so inspiring and I love the quotes x
Laura
It’s such a motivational post. I love post like that. Positive thinking is the key to a positive life.
Praying in the morning once I woke up is a one way for me that keeps me to be motivated. I believe that everything will be okay with His grace and guidance.
I couldn’t agree more on cynical core of business. But I strongly that most of individuals are good people so if we have everything in our minds and hearts and make it work world will be a better place.
I really believe in embracing positivity and I always want to start my day bright. Otherwise you will feel heavy throughout the day and that’s a recipe for disaster.
I am always pray, talking with my loved ones, listening and singing to a good musics are the things that helps me to stayed motivated.
I love chocolate ice cream and cookies and cream. I don’t remember exactly when I first had one but I remember that I get one every after a visit to my dentist. 🙂
I love your blog! I have been a reader for over a year already and I am just so thankful for all the inspiration and the insights that you share. It has been my daily habit to visit already.
Appreciated… 🙂
I really love your focus on gratitude. It’s so important that we appreciate the life that we have been given
Gratitude first. yes.
Praying keeps me grounded and calm, and the strength to fight all the negativity thrown at me, intended or otherwise
I always love reading your post as It makes me motivated and sometimes makes me see a different perspective in life. My daughter likes that Tempus Fugit phrase that I heard her say that several times.
Great post as always. Staying motivated in what can be a cruel world at times can be tough, but you just got to dig deep xx
This is so true. How we react is our own choice. People can try to manipulate us but it is still our call whether to lash out or be kind.
Wow, this seems like a useful blog to try. Simple, fast, and fun to read!
People always seem to want more. Always a pleasure reading your work. This one must’ve slipped me. Great intro.
Sometime we didn’t seize the day but the day seize us. Likewise, when we cannot change the situation, the situation change us.
In everything we do, as long as we know the “why” we will be on the right path. Thanks for sharing.
congrats on the 10 plus years that is so exciting!
Hahaha. 🙂 Thank you!
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
I’ve always believed in knowing what you can and cannot control. Things will happen. You cannot control that. But what you can control are your reactions. I like this—between stimulus and response is a space. We have to utilize that space, wisely.
I stay motivated by reading, relaxing, and listening to music or podcasts! And if I need, sometimes I need to talk to someone. But music and reading inspire me to do more!
I sometimes find it hard to stay motivated, depending on what I am going through in life at the moment. Lately I felt that the world is kind of against me, so it’s been hard to see positive things through all the darkness. .
I really loved the way you take this…I believe that if you stay positive and happy nothing can harm you in life!!
So many great points. I also enjoy reading and art to get motivated. Recently I was able to tour through a Monet exhibit and found it very inspiring.
I totally agree with you. It shouldn’t be just about monetization but to be of help to someone out there who the information can really be of help in helping them grow. I know sometimes I loose focus and get on the money part but am glad I always get back on track. Thanks for sharing this
Thank you and it’s cool to earn from your blog. It’s even cooler to give something meaningful back.
I always the start the day being grateful. Grateful for another morning because not everyone are given the chance to wake up. Being grateful just brings so much positivity throughout the day.
I too believe in focusing on the future, without forcing things too much. If you put forth the right kind of effort, eventually you will get what you need. Thanks for this post.
I stay mirthful by drinking lots of coffee, and practicing a good self care routine.
10 years, it’s quite an accomplishment. I can honestly say that many times I come to your blog, I feel inspired and get the motivation that I needed.
Thank you, Marjie.. it’s a labor of love.
Great post! It is nice to know more about how the site came to be, and the process behind it. I always enjoy the beautiful quotes you include and the work that goes into each post.
I appreciate your feedback Luna. It is a labor of love. 🙂
It’s really refreshing to find and read blogs which inspire us and change ourselves for the better. 🙂
Thank you. I’m inspired by your comment. 🙂
getting so much positive vibes from your post. thank you for sharing!
Attitude is everything, in good times and bad
Such a great post! I always find your blog posts to be inspiring, full of motivation and positivity ❤ Thank you for sharing!
Oh love that quote of Victor E. . I agree so much.. That’s how maturity starts, when stop complaining and start focusing on how we could behave and act better for ourselves.
Great write up. Your blog is very inspirational.
Your Blog makes me feel inspire always Happy 10 years on your blogging journey this is great accomplishment to inspire people to your uplifting post always the start the day being grateful and blessed.
Thank you so much, Sis
Is great that you decided to do this blog after the market crash. Motivation after a frustrating time in our world.
Yes, it was a great time to start…
It’s always so inspiring. I love how thought provoking your articles always are.
Thank you so much. You inspire me
So true that we shouldn’t be writing solely for financial gain! Keep it up
I agree. We need to have a greater intention and the rest will follow
Your blog gives lesson and inspiration for everyone your articles makes me feel inspire always keep posting empowerment blogs I love it!
Grateful for your feedback
The intention behind your blog is timeless and very useful!
Thank you, Sis, I completely agree.
I love hearing the catalyst for why you started your blog! It’s quite motivating and uplifting to know that you were instilled to help others!
Your observation is appreciated.
I admire motivational bloggers like you. You seem to find inspiration everywhere!!
Thank you so much. It has always been an area of interest and helps me too.
You have helped a lot of people find motivation and gratitude. I am so glad you kept this blog going!
You are so kind… Thank you!
Staying mirthful and motivated during lockdown is becoming increasingly difficult. But you are right, attitude is something we can change.
Thanks for this motivation! Kinda needed one right now!
This post was years ago with more than 200 comments but those times even there was no pandemic, we feel that all things happening now is just the same and I think its just how we handle it positively. HELLO world or mirth and motivation, smile 🙂
I really like your blog a place where I always find the right inspiration on various themes when I look for it and that inspire me in the right way.
Thank you for sharing your insights. You’ve given me motivations I need to continue working and improving my daily life. Please continue on motivating us through this/your channel.
I have Viktor Frankl book but I never read it. Thank you for motivation blog post and I`ll definitely find time for that book now.
Hi there! I have been a long time reader of your blog! Keep it up!
Prayer helps motivate me. When I’m trying to find answers and nothing is making sense, I find meaning in prayer.
Thanks for sharing the positive energy and motivation to the world, and I think it helps a lot of people to carry on and have a better day. – Knycx Journeying
This post is so deep and makes you take in a deep breath and reflect on your life. With all the crazy that is going on, I have learnt to live in the moment and try to appreciate what I have NOW. And also not to take our close ones for granted.
I can imagine you have learnt loads having blogged for over 10 years. I do enjoy reading your posts.
I love this part ” I believe that when we wake up each morning, we should remember to express gratitude and joy for the good in the world and stay motivated by honoring our responsibilities.”
This is the best line for me! Thank you for sharing!
For me family plays a big role in keeping me motivated and going.. rest I love listening to music and reading too
That is such a novel intention behind your work. And 10+ years? Woe, I wonder how I would grow as a writer and a person after a decade. Anyhoo, keep doing what you’re doing. You’re good at it.
It’s been nice to go to original post and see where it all started. Your blog is so great, educational, and inspirational. Keep up the great work.
I love how positive your blog is. We all need reminders and inspiration from time to time
Wow, you’ve been blogging for 10 years. It must have been a rewarding journey for you
Hello there. I just discovered your blog through Facebook and I love it. I will always come back for your motivational posts
I really love reading your posts. It is really motivating and inspiring! Thank you for always posting positive quotes and poems. I really love them. Keep it up!