The End and the Beginning

Today is the day when the current year finishes, and it is also the moment when a new year starts. This particular year has been an incredibly challenging one, full of surprises one moment after another, full of tears and fears, but also full of hope and light.

During this moment we remember those that we have lost, those that are still with us. We can remember our accomplishments, our challenges, and our life. We can remember how we made it to this moment in time.

As we remember those moments, we should look for the positive that came from all that has happened this year. It is definitely not easy, but positive we must find. We should remember how instead of giving up we moved forward, how we made to this moment, to the start of this new year.

How about this coming year? How do we approach it? Does it mean that all the challenges have disappear? What will or future be? We might not know, but we should not despair. Always have hope, never give up to despair.

Challenges will always be there, but our will to overcome them will also be there. Approach what is coming with a positive attitude, with a smile on your face. Your attitude makes a big difference in your life and in the life of those around you. Be a beacon of light and hope to those that surround you, be someone who shines with a light that overcomes the shadows.

Be Positive

These is the season when you see people excited, celebrating with friends and family. The season of warm and smiles. But, we have to remember that many times this is not the type of feelings that come during this season. Sometimes what comes are feelings of depression, reminders of being alone, of better times.


Especially right now this is true, with road blocks to family and friends getting together to celebrate, to share and have fellowship. Does this mean that we should not have joy, that we should not be happy? No, these are the moments that we have to continue to move forward, to find the positive in any moment that comes.


Remember that happiness starts from within, and being positive is a very important step in order to achieve it. If you have negative thoughts, then your mood will go down and sadness will approach you. Being positive is very important in order for us to be happy.


Having this mindset is not an easy task, there are a lot of external factors that affect us, that can change our mood and our thoughts. Remember to always try to find the positive in anything that comes your way. Find a way to make it work for you, not against you. The more that you do this, the more it will become a habit for you. Make being positive a habit, make being happy your mood.


Once you accomplish that the work is not over. Maybe you know a friend or a family member who is struggling with feelings. Help them, share your happiness, but remember to be gentle. You don’t want to be a bulldozer that tries to fix their feelings according to your will. You are there to help them, but it will always be their choice on accept your help and how to proceed. Be gentle and supportive. Be an example that radiates true happiness.

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Fear Not

Fear haunts us
Fear prevents us from doing what we supposed to do
We underestimate ourselves because of fear
We become timid because of it

Fear is like an illusion in our minds
It makes us mortified or frighten
It makes us inhibit to do things
We do not even know the consequences until we try
But why fear?

Asking or reflecting ourselves should we yield to it?
Or is there something we can do about it?
How can we conquer the fear within?

Prayers are so powerful
Prayers give us the strength and build faith
So, do it afraid and do it any way
Have faith instead of fear

Overcome fear with faith
Keep on going despite of fear
Accomplish things with faith in God

Jesus showed His ways
He kept going in His journey to calvary
He showed no cowardice
Therefore, we can do what we need to achieve
Have the determination and faith
 
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My Unique Stories.com

Love

Love is a strong word
It is even a powerful action
Love is a big work to do
Why love?

We cannot exist without it
How many people feel so empty inside?

We even must let them know that they are loved
Love is not for sale
No one can buy it
Even the richest person on earth cannot even buy it

We must love
We need love
We give our love
We love ourselves
We love our neighbors
We love God who is all the source of love

God’s son Jesus shows His great love
By dying on the cross
Therefore, keep in mind that you and I are loved

If sometimes people can be rude to each other
Know that there are people like family who cares and love you

Keep on living and keep on loving and be loved
You are a wonderfully created on God’s image and likeness
So, keep the head up high and be happy
For you are loved

Copyright 2020 Ricardo and JoJo 
My Unique Stories.com