Ce-le-bra-tion | Arthritis Information

Elsewhere Lovie said,
[quote=Lovie] Focusing on our problems only makes them worse. We have far more power in our lives than we realize.[/quote]

When I read those wise words I was immediately reminded of Cool and the Gang’s Celebration:

'Cause everything's gonna be all right
Let's celebrate (Celebrate good times, come on)
(Let's celebrate)...

As we all have problems of one type or another, allow me to suggest that we focus elsewhere for a couple of days and share what we each have to celebrate: come on! All we have to gain is a glimpse of the positive and the power in our lives. so bring your good times.. your laughter too!!

provides me with a sense of personal power that cannot be shaken, turned aside, or denied. There are way more positives than negatives. I have the best kid in the world. Tormorrow is his kindergarten interview (allow a few tears here...) I can't believe his is that old! I had so many concerns and reservations raising him as a single mom-but I am doing a great job! [QUOTE=rocckyd]...but I am doing a great job![/QUOTE]
YES! yes, yes! and THAT provides all your AI friends with one more positive to celebrate.

Tears are certainly allowed at such milestones as an interview for kindergarten.
I had tears for my first and 2nd going to kindergarten and for my third (even though I loved him every bit as much) I kicked up my heels and said I'M FREE! I hope I'm that way when he goes to college too because right now I think when the time comes I'm going to cry my heart out.of course you are, rocckyd!!!

family is such a source of good feelings.... I have weddings of my children up and coming and celebration of my grandson's first birthday in three weeks!! [QUOTE=babs10]celebration of my grandson's first birthday in three weeks!! [QUOTE=wanttobeRAfree]...when he goes to college too because right now I think when the time comes I'm going to cry my heart out.[/QUOTE]

The cathartic power of tears is underrated. My mother once told me that the tears she has shed for her children was one of the most important parts of being a mother: tears provided an outlet that kept her from thinking about strangling us! I have a job to go to everyday, when so many other's around me have recently lost theirs. I have a home to come home to everyday.....and family there that love me no matter what goes on in my life. I have a husband that thinks I can do no wrong and goes well out of his way to make sure my life is as easy as possible.

I guess these can also be considered blessings. Recogizing them and remembering to be thankful for them helps me to focus on the positive things in my life.

Neat thread Spelunker.

[QUOTE=Spelunker] [QUOTE=wanttobeRAfree]...when he goes to college too because right now I think when the time comes I'm going to cry my heart out.[/QUOTE]

The cathartic power of tears is underrated. My mother once told me that the tears she has shed for her children was one of the most important parts of being a mother: tears provided an outlet that kept her from thinking about strangling us! [/QUOTE]

I'm not sure -but I do know I have those times too![QUOTE=SnowOwl][QUOTE=wanttobeRAfree]

I'm not sure -but I do know I have those times too![/QUOTE]

That's their job, Wannabe. If kids don't drive their parents crazy, and vice versa, they'd never leave the nest. [/QUOTE

Plus you know me- it takes ALOT to get me to kick you out of the nest (or my environment if you KWIM)- so they have to try really hard!!!!Every moment I have been on this earth I have been loved by others, and I have had others to love. That is how I define success and happiness. None of the other stuff in my life would matter, if I didn't have love.

Getting angry or upset or sad can fill you up with negativity that can completely take over your life if you allow it to grow. Really feeling the love in your life and focusing on it pushes that negativity out. Don't brush away love, as it is the most powerful healing force in nature.

Smile, and that will mean I may
'Cause I've seen blue skies
Through the tears in my eyes
And I realize I'm going home

I know that only a fool wishes for time to pass by faster than it does, but I am wishin' for Thursday!

Foolishly, Shug
Thursday Sweet Thursday!!!!! It won't be long now! Tuesdsay is half gone!A surprise visit by my beloved sister! And, she will be back tomorrow to spend some time with me, as well as Thursday! [QUOTE=Spelunker] Cool and the Gang’s Celebration:

'Cause everything's gonna be all right
Let's celebrate (Celebrate good times, come on)
(Let's celebrate)...

All we have to gain is a glimpse of the positive and the power in our lives. [/QUOTE]

Yes, yes, yes! I am celebrating, to the n_th degree all that IS positive in my life and the personal power I gain from celebrating the positive.

May everyone have a moment of pure, unadulterated pleasure in their day.
I'm feelin' good from my head to my shoes
Know where I'm goin' and I know what to do
I tidied up my point of view
I got a new attitude
Runnin' hot, runnin' cold
I was runnin' into overload
It was extreme, ex-ex-ex-ex-ex-extreme
It took it so high, so low
So low, there was nowhere to go
Like a dream
Somehow the wires uncrossed, the tables were turned
Never knew I had such a lesson to learn
I'm feelin' good from my head to my shoes
Know where I'm goin' and I know what to do
I tidied up my point of view
I got a new attitude!

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I got a new attitude!

Thanks Shug, for you and your ce-le-bra-tion!

TO LIFE LIVED!

I celebrate life, in all its manifestations and revel in this moment, this space, of contentment, quiescence, and heart-level joy. I wish the same for each of you. I celebrate that I can see my knee caps again! WOOHOO!I celebrate that there will be a new life!! My Oldest daughter and her husband just told us they are expecting in February..... Life IS good.....I am celebrating the love I feel from my friends and family and knowing they don't mind in the least carrying me for a while...

[QUOTE=babs10]I celebrate that there will be a new life!! My Oldest daughter and her husband just told us they are expecting in February..... Life IS good.....[/QUOTE]

Ooooooooh, Babs! I am thrilled for you and your daughter. New life is a celebration!
[QUOTE=waddie]I am celebrating the love I feel from my friends and family and knowing they don't mind in the least carrying me for a while...

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Ah, yes, and I certainly join you in that celebration.
I celebrate the yeast which happily eats up the sugar in wort and pees out alcohol, changing the whole mixture to Sam Adams Lager. [QUOTE=JasmineRain]I celebrate the yeast which happily eats up the sugar in wort and pees out alcohol, changing the whole mixture to Sam Adams Lager. [/QUOTE]

Celebrating the brilliance of the just-past-half-full Moon as it traveled across the sky to illuminate the night; the colours of the Sunrise; the sound of bird song; and the feel of air on my skin. All is right in my world. I am celebrating the homecoming of a dear friend and her joy of being at home!

[QUOTE=waddie]I am celebrating the homecoming of a dear friend and her joy of being at home!

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I join you in that... and her peaceful existence in her own private piece of celebration.

And you, Babs! I am also celebrating your good news!!! You are a lucky woman!

I lived in the Virgin Islands for a good many years and had a friend (rest his soul) that did a bang up job on Bob Marley's "Everything is Going to Be Alright" -- and while not alright -- maybe better. It was a song that always lifted me when i was down.

I just came from Weight Watchers (been a member since 2/6 of this year) where I celebrated the loss of over 50 pounds -- 52 to be exact. My knees and my back are so much better off for the loss. That's my celebration today -- and I went out and bought a pair of shorts and a pair of pants that aren't falling off me -- three sizes smaller than what i was wearing (and not tight)

I'm celebrating my new, little home and my son who's visiting for 3 days. Life is good.

All of you enjoy your celebrations and congratulations on a new baby, Babs. Lindy

Congratulations Babs wonderful news! I celebrate with all of you! Now Shug your spirit can heal along with your body. I bet you have all of your windows open. Great news everyone. It is such a pleasure to see all the positively positive messages being shared and to witness the joy they bring. Thank you all!

This morning I celebrated life by strolling through the yards and the garden and indulging myself with a tiny cup of coffee. All IS well in my world.
[QUOTE=LinB]Life is good. [/QUOTE]

Allow me to repeat that: Life IS good!
It is Tuesday and undoubtedly I am not the only one with something to celebrate.

I will lead off today's celebration by saying how joyous it was to spend an early morning hour cuddled up with Bob in the hammock on the verandah surrounded by the music of awakening birds and the perfume of honeysuckle and jasmine.
I have enjoyed "visiting" with friends and distant family on the phone last night....... too many chuckles and all out giggles with comforts of loving them all and feeling blessed.