“Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen.” — Unknown (at least to me)
Source: Jolyn of theJolynProject.com fame.
I truly believe in the wisdom of this approach to life. The more I use it the fewer “Bad” days I have. It’s gotten to the point where my bad days are so few and far betwen that I can’t even remember my last one.
Russ
About russtowne
I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Russ, I woke up feeling like something good was going to happen, and then I get online to read this post! Can’t wait to see what the universe has in store 🙂 Thank you for being my good luck omen today!
Andrea
Glad to hear it Andrea! Thank you for your feedback. May your day and weekend exceed all expectations!
Russ
Thank you! It’s been great so far 🙂 I hope yours is the same!
Great so far too. Hung out with 40 good men in a park with redwoods on a beautiful morning yesterday, then my Beloved and I went to a double feature of old movie classics (The Quiet Man and Sitting Pretty) at a beautiful 1930’s Golden Age of Hollywood-era theater then we went to dinner. It was a wonderful and inexpensive day. I added the “inexpensive” because we are consciously living more frugally (less wastefully) and I know that many people are looking for things to do that don’t cost a lot of money. Today, I plan to blog, work around the yard and some others things that need doing, then tonight is Family Night, and tomorrow we get to spend the day with our four month old grandson. Life is good. Real good.
Russ
That sounds a fantastic weekend! I love going to old movies in the theater, there’s something magical about it 🙂 And of course, family time is always rejuvenating.
I spent a lot of time reading, enjoying the rest of the sunshine and the cool evenings! The turn towards fall is one of my favorite times of the year.
It’s been great! Sounds like you had an enjoyable one too. Glad to hear it! I like this time of year too.
Russ
I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a Blogger Award. You can find it here: http://thoughtsfromanamericanwoman.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/blog-awards/ and this post is the reason – as I get ready to settle in for the night, I will go to sleep with those words in my mind and wake up tomorrow with those thoughts to start off my day. My husband always says all of his days are good it is just that some are better than others! Blessings!
Thank you, Patty! I’m humbled and honored by your nomination of my blog. I”m glad that you find value in it.
Russ
I look forward to your posts…you always have a way of making a person feel good! Blessings
Thank you, Patty. I have a secret to making people feel good. SHHHH! Don’t tell anybody. I ask myself what would make me feel good, and then I give it to others. ;-D!
Russ
Your secret is safe with me!! ;D Blessings
Ah, you see, this is why I love reading your posts, Russ! Today and from now on I will make a point of noting and being grateful for all the good things that happen.
Thank you kindly, Michelle! May that single decision bring major positive changes to your life as you make a point of noting and being grateful for all the good things that happen.
The changes can sometimes take time or happen gradually but if you are patient and stay focused on the good things in life, I believe you will wake up one day and realize that your life has been transformed in awesome ways. I’m excited at all the possibilities that making this decision creates for you!
Russ
Russ, you never cease to amaze and delight..thank you for this simple exercise. I truly believe it changes the day to one of fantastic possibility.
Thank you, Mimi, and to all those who take the time to read my posts, for you magically make my mere humble words on a screen alive when you do. And for that, and your friendships, I will be eternally grateful.
Russ