Tag Archives: Happiness

Skinny, Rich and Happy

Posted on April 2, 2014 by dfolstad58

Skinny, Rich, and Happy. This is the headline of a recent ad, I didn’t even read the ad, but the title caught my eye. I like the idea of all three, a truthful confession however I consider myself happy albeit … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud | Tagged attitude, contentment, decisions, Happiness, less than a dollar a day, perspective, rich, skinny | Leave a comment

I can’t find the reset button

Posted on March 25, 2014 by dfolstad58

I can’t find the reset button. No going back to fix the mistakes I made, I can only apply my experience going forward, and share it with others. I am sure I would just make different mistakes, so no guarantee … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged brazil, contentment, elgin park, Happiness, joy, mexico, miniature cars, wealth | Leave a comment

I gave up my day job – I didn’t win the lottery

Posted on March 20, 2014 by dfolstad58

Funny that since I retired people assume I have nothing to do. I did give up timesheets, and measured coffeebreaks, office emails, and pressure of deadlines and so on. I still have a day job in a sense. I still … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Gratitude Sundays | The Happsters

Posted on August 18, 2013 by dfolstad58

Welcome to Gratitude Sundays | The Happsters. Such a simple, effective, and powerful suggestion. Likely this is the best mood changer I use, I count my blessings when I begin to have a complaining attitude. Gratitude Everyday!

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, be positive, contentedness, gratitude, Happiness, mood changer, positive, share positive, thankful | Leave a comment

Hug a Tree, Sing a Song, Put a smile on your face

Posted on June 10, 2013 by dfolstad58

A song by Tommy James – Draggin the Line went #4 in 1971. I would have been in grade 7, a good year as I went to school in East Vancouver, and lived life completely carefree I am sure. After … Continue reading →

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Best Advice I’ve ever received

Posted on June 9, 2013 by dfolstad58

I received this advice in the crowd, listening to a father’s day sermon. By the way, I think I am repeating myself but it was really impactful, and how many sermons do you remember? Seriously, the message was about being … Continue reading →