Winning Words 6/26/12
“You should feel like you’re the best one out there, whether you are or not.” (Austin Rivers)  I once went to a conference where each person was encouraged to talk about themselves and their life.  Then the group would point out the good things they heard.  We all went away from that event with a good self-image..  Perhaps today you can point out the good that you see in someone and brighten their day.  Try it.    ;-)  Jack

FROM HONEST JOHN:  So much for honesty!////FROM JACK:  No equivocation from you!  Lucy, in Peanuts, would like you.  She didn't like people who were "Wishy Washy."

FROM MT IN PENNSYLVANIA:  I know someone who has been retired from the ministry for many years, and still finds a way to bring light into many lives every day.////FROM JACK:  ...and I know an artist whose stained glass windows bring a message every day, too.  And that's the truth!

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY:  Great "Winning Words" especially for this week's Olympic time trials.  I haven't seen a lot of t.v. this week but I have seen one of the 800k races.  It's unreal how very fast those people run.  I'm sure they all think they are the best, or could be the best.  It's always nice to hear something good about one's self.  It will be a good goal for today.////FROM JACK:  "Best" is not always determined by the statistics.  Sometimes it's a matter determined by the mind.

FROM DO IN MICHIGAN:  Good to have you back Jack.////FROM JACK:  There's a saying that I like:  "To be away is good, but to be at home is best."

FROM BLAZING OAKS: I read a story about a teacher of 2nd or 3rd grade, who had her students write what they liked about every other student in the class, then she gave each student a copy of all the nice things said about him/her to keep.  A young man killed in Iraq still had that frayed note in his billfold, and displayed  at his funeral service.  Other classmates who attended the service then said that they, too, still had that list and cherished it!  "Nothing improves our hearing like PRAISE"!!  It is good for the soul! Thanks for the positive words for today!!  Will try to spread the Joy today.////FROM JACK:  "There 's nothing wrong with pointing out good things about people.  We don't do it often enough, do we....except at funerals?

FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER:  Murphy had a line he always threw at Lefty. "You know what I like best about you?" To which Lefty would always respond, "No.'"  "Nothing!" said Murph and we all had a good laugh and felt better. This went on for years.Oh, how I miss those two.////FROM JACK:  The old saying is true..."God gave must memory so that we could have roses in December."