One of the most contagious elements is a smile. When given, it is usually returned with one. If returned with a scowl, just keep on smiling.

If someone doesn’t have that good energy you do, don’t let their negativeness sway your feelings. You must be the one in control, not them. Feeling good sustains your spirit. Positive energy benefits your soul – and keeps you closer to the One.

When I was a child, I watched Grandma darn socks (sewing the holes in them, for those too young to know that term) so they could be worn some more. Today we simply throw out socks with a hole in them and get a new pair. In this world of cheap and disposable items, it has become more convenient to replace something than to repair it.

The practice of just throwing out something and replacing it has too often extended into our relationships with friends and associates. Some people simply don’t want to be bothered with the time and effort necessary to maintain a relationship if they feel they’ve been hurt or treated unfairly. They just decide to find someone else to replace him/her.

People are not things; they are living beings with souls. Their souls, mingled with yours, make your life greater than the sum of its parts. It’s well worth trying to put aside any negative feelings you might have from a bad incident and “darn” a relationship which was good in the past. Then you could wear it some more.

Creation was meant to put good in our world. So why do we live through so many bad moments and events? To know and appreciate the good ones.

Knowing bad enables you to know good. Good times and events are the spiritual meals in your life. Appreciate and savor every good morsel put on your spiritual plate. After all, creation was meant for you as well.

You have every right to be wrong with your opinions.

You have no right to be wrong with your facts.

Be diligent to clear away the veils of evil which are constantly thrown over your eyes.

See and acknowledge the truth so your soul can remain pure.

You have a great sense of humor when your perspective can become that of a spectator and you can laugh at your own misfortunes.