Negativity

Negativity sucks away energy.

If part of the negativity stems from your attitude or perspective, commit yourself at the beginning of each day and each activity to find something positive in yourself and in others around you.

If the people around you are negative and you can't change that, either remove yourself from the situation or view it simply as one obstacle you face in pursuing your own potential.

Stay focused on your own goals and make the best of the situation. 

By Terry Orlick

It is easier to avoid the effects of others' negativity when we question if an action or attitude is appropriately directed at us. If it isn't, we can choose to sidestep it and let it pass.
 
By Sue Patton Theole

I Have Learned

I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.
 
I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back.
 
I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
 
I’ve learned that it’s not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.
 
I’ve learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you a heartache for life.
 
I’ve learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.
 
I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I’ve learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
 
I’ve learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don’t know how to show it.
 
I’ve learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
 
I’ve learned that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.
 
I’ve learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.
 
I’ve learned that no matter how good a friend someone is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
 
I’ve learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.
 
I’ve learned that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.

I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual aheard of their actions.
 
I’ve learned that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
 
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
 
I’ve learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.
 
I’ve learned that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar, you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.
 
I’ve learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
 
I’ve learned that although the word “love” can have many different meanings, it loses value when overly used.
 
I’ve learned that love is not for me to keep, but to pass on to the next person I see.
 
I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.

I’ve learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I’ve learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life.
  
I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch – holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
 
I’ve learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I’ve learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

I’ve learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I’ve learned that the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.

I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to people that’s important. It’s what they do about it.
 
I’ve learned that it’s a lot easier to react than it is to think.
 
I’ve learned that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for ourselves.

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do.

I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.

I’ve learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I’ve learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I’ve learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I’ve learned that learning to forgive takes practice.

I’ve learned that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by someone else. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I’ve learned that mental stimulation is the way to a person’s heart.

I’ve learned that just because you’re not together now doesn’t mean it wasn’t meant to be. Now is just not your time.

I’ve learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I’ve learned that making a living is not the same as making a life.

I’ve learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I’ve learned that your family wont't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.

I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I’ve learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up.

I’ve learned that you can make someone’s day by simply sending them a little card.

I’ve learned that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes by people who don’t even know you.

I’ve learned that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I’ve learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.

I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.

By Author Unknown

Things We can Learn from a Dog

We have so much to learn from our dogs.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in
your face to be pure ecstasy.

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps and stretch before rising.

Run, romp and play daily.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close
by and nuzzle them gently.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire
body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the
guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.

Bond with your pack.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

By Authour Unknown

A Dog's Soul

I would like to share this beautiful poem here. The words really touched my heart. I hope the words will also touch the heart of every soul who reads it.

I believe too, that in every dog, there is a precious, loving soul within.

Every dog must have a soul somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances are buried with his pride.

Where he decides the good and bad, the wrong way from the right,
And where his judgement carefully is hidden from our sight.

A dog must have a secret place, where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance that he trusts in and confides.

And when accused unjustly for himself, He cannot speak,
Rebuked, He finds within his soul, the comfort he must seek.

He will love, though he is unloved, and he will serve though badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away the times when he's abused.

Although his heart may break in two, his love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every dog an understanding Soul!

By Author Unknown