I am taking on this challenge that Deborah Mussack posted on Facebook today….she asked:
Can you think of 100 positive things about your life?
So here it goes! I am going to list just 100 of the most positive things in my life….They are going to be in random order and not by priority or obviousness I would guess – – – I would LOVE to see how many of you would accept this challenge – and I’m EXTRA excited about this challenge because the kids and I have been doing our own little “experiment” at home for the past few months – Jena and I will explain it a little better in this video below and then we will go into my 100 things 😉 (Jena did admit her attitude during video was pretty stinky after she got up from her nap. 😉 Thankfully momma made it to nap time and I think this really showed the kids something awesome – Can not wait to see what happens to the rice!)
My life is NOT perfect! I could list 100 things that are struggles, fears and problems (many I’ve created) if I chose to – the point of this isn’t to say everything is great – and this isn’t even a list of everything thankful for – though many cross over – these are things that create a positive energy, vibe, smile, feeling and push towards BETTER – being thankful helps a TON with that!!! What you focus on does expand! I’ve spun my wheels many times in the “oh crap this sucks” cycles of life – there IS always getting out of it though! There IS always positives through the storms of life! Find them! Know them – Grow with them! That is my commitment – focus on my 3 TOP Positives! 1) My Love and Relationship with God 2) My Love and Training of my Children and 3) Providing for my family through whatever working means God blesses with!
I’m expanding those each and everyday and its such a blessing!!!
Check out the video either before or after the 100 Positive things!
- Happy Music that I am blessed to listen to anywhere in my house, car, walks, bath, anywhere!
- Smiles from my new healthy baby Gradyn (one of the happiest things when all my kids smile!)
- Awesome space to craft and work in
- Amazing home to live, play and love in
- LOVE
- Prayer!
- Forgiveness
- Ability to pursue the dreams that God placed in my heart
- Chocolate
- Bensen’s sensitivity, cuddles and creative mind
- Jenavieve’s outgoing leadership and determination (She’s a mini me and I pray I can direct her positively in the faults)
- My Bible and Bible APP that pops up encouragement all day long
- ARS Followers and Friends – Comments, Support, Community
- Fruit and Veggies tasting so good to nurture me
- Health
- Abilities and Desires
- Lush Bubble Baths
- Friends – the TRUE friends – who encourage you to be the best you you can be
- Understanding
- Awesome “baby tools” that add some time and assistance to daily routines
- Insurance!
- Assurance of God’s love and Gift
- Smiles
- Scrapbooks and Pics of memories
- Opportunities waiting for me
- Life in Truth by TRUSTING
- Mustaches and Chevron – they give me happy positive vibes 😉
- Hand made cards from friends
- Exercise and ability even just to dance
- Wisdom and discernment in life’s situations –
- Dani Johnson’s website/videos
- My sparkle water cup/my inspirational coffee cup
- My parents loving faith
- Candle scents that make you feel
- Life changing happenings with Nerium International for me, my skin and so many friends
- Proverbs 31
- Well stocked ability to create – and create with my kids
- Memories we build in love
- Sunlight that shines beautifully in our main living area
- Pictures and Words around the house and verses on the walls
- Love of Life – Love for Christ – Because of Christ
- Simple Moments
- Water – cold – clean water
- Beautifully writing pens and open pages to fill in journals
- Business Networking and Friendships
- Tools that make business easier! LOVE and Helpful
- My church family
- Dinners around the table together
- The Secret
- Cleanliness and Decluttered areas in home
- Comedians
- Experiences had and to come
- Strength of my 2 month old and awareness and responsiveness and just how EASY a baby he is!
- Hair that does pretty much anything I want it to do with effort and never looks the same twice! Love that!
- Wise and Godly Mentors
- Shade and cool breezes
- Safe and Friendly play areas with/for kids
- Crazy fun dancing and singing
- Bensen’s Kindergarten teacher and class
- Jenavieve’s Pre-K teacher and class
- Provisions
- Clarity
- Peace
- I could list 100 different Bible verses alone that are positives to my life!
- Light
- Visits to amazing places
- Open hearts and minds
- Ted Mosby 🙂 (He’s my little teacup yorkie for those who don’t know!) (Honest though – he can be a PITA too!)
- A strangers kindness
- Glasses/contacts for the ability to see clearly
- Technology
- Warmth of a hug or encouraging touch
- Restful sleep
- Glitter and Sparkle – “Like Faith Trust and Pixie Dust” 😉
- True beauty
- A Dad believing in me to do ANYTHING
- A Mother homeschooling me to achieve amazing things
- EFT, Mindfulness and Psych-K
- Strength
- Goal Board/Vision/Dream Wall and desire to create and achieve it
- Comfortable and cute clothes and shoes
- Fleece Blankets
- Coffee
- Swinging on a playground
- Freedom
- Nearly 14,000 Facebook Followers
- Nearly 23,500 Youtube Subscribers
- And over 50,000 friends total between Twitter, ARS Blog Email, Pinterest, Instagram etc… (YOU ALL ROCK!)
- Like-mindedness with a select few people in my life – AMAZING
- Patriotism
- Close to My Heart family, team, friends and customers
- Sundays
- Favorite Movies
- Sounds vain but….certain peaces of jewelry I own – They inspire me!
- Jokes and Song made up by my kids
- Rainy days in bed or snuggled on sofa
- Icecream treats
- Some amazing books on my shelves
- Serving hearts
- Phone and Computer – Used properly 😉
I need to say just one thing! I am actually really surprised – I wasn’t sure if I would be able to do this quickly without getting stuck really thinking about my answers – especially past like 50 – but I really got to 100 off the top of my head very quickly – maybe not all my answers make the most sense – but really these are positive encouragements to my heart and soul and I hope to hear some or all 100 of yours! Leave your 100 in the comments or portions of – OR post a link to your blog and take up the challenge too!
This was fun – thanks for indulging me!
ENJOY THE MOMENTS!!!!
Megan…
The experiment you and the kids are doing with the jars is pretty amazing! I really like that idea and I’d love to do this with my ten year old daughter too. Would you share with me, where you originally found out about this experiment? And by the way, Jena is adorable!!!! I love when she said, ” I don’t have an attitude”! Such cuteness!!!!
And I must say that I am inspired to give this challenge a try. Reading your 100 positives made me smile… it truly did… and it made me realize that life doesn’t have to be hard or negative .. that a person has the ability to control their life and make it fun, exciting and positive. So thank you for being a positive in my life and for putting a smile on my face!!
Hugs,
Jo
xox
I love that you were homeschooled. I am homeschooling my three and to see such great examples of homeschooling is an encouragement.
I love this idea, will be taking it to my church womens auxiliary. Think maybe may give them each a little gratitude journal (tiny purse size notebook) to put their answers in so they can refer to it when they feel down. thanks so much love your site and work.