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A Hug for the Soul …

/ Penny L Howe / 7 Comments

… is needed today, more than ever. So many worries. So many fears. Be brave, be strong, continue to care, give and love.

The feeling of goodness, of caring and sharing is growing stronger within many of us. We are the majority on this our beautiful planet Earth. We are making positive changes, albeit slower than we would wish.

Take care of you and yours in difficult days ahead. I continue to believe in you. Every single one. You, each of you, are so special and needed today for your talent, wisdom and especially your caring ways.

“Great hope in one’s heart is a hug for the soul” ~Plh

Never give in, never give up. Believe. You can do this.

 

With much affection, I wish you well,

~Penny

Overwhelming Life and A Temporary Cure

/ Penny L Howe / 16 Comments

Sometimes life does seem overwhelming, doesn’t it? Thank goodness for family and friends both near and far and a special thank goodness for love …. and hugs, lots and lots of hugs.

Hugs are known to be an excellent therapeutic medicine for the temporary relief of life’s difficult trials (with no negative side effects – although has been shown to be addictive). ♡

Have a positive and relaxing weekend. One filled with love and hugs.

With sincere affection,

~ Penny

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Love, Laughter, Strawberries and Hugs

/ Penny L Howe / 13 Comments

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… These are a few of my favorite things.

And you! Definitely you. And the aftermath of a rainshower when rainbows appear, birds sing and the fragrance of life bursts forth.

And giggles, I love little children giggling – so totally infectious. And puppies and kittens (goes without saying I guess). Flowers, I simple love flowers, all kinds and strawberries still on the vine, red, sweet and just waiting to be picked and popped into my waiting mouthwatering mouth.

And good news. Any good news, doesn’t matter what. And music where people spontaneously sing along, because we can’t help ourselves. How great is that?

There are just too many things to name when it comes to favorite things.

But then it seems to me even on the hardest of days remembering our favorite things that make us happy (and grateful) is an absolutely wonderful way to go on!

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Take care of you.
With love and affection,
~ Penny

Hugging is Healthy For You – Fun Too!

/ Penny L Howe / 17 Comments

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Today, give lots of extra hugs!

Not only does it feel wonderful for both parties,  it is also a very heart healthy thing to do. 

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I hope you are taking care of yourselves, remember if you aren’t well not only can you not accomplish your own personal goals but you can’t be there for others when you’re needed.

Have a wonderful day and week ahead,

With much affection (and hugs)

~ Penny

Today is National Hug Day 2015 – Start hugging now!

/ Penny L Howe / 44 Comments

Yes, today is “officially” National Hug Day for the year 2015 and while I think every day should be hug day and everyone should hug one another “frequently” for those who need another reason to hug, here it is!

Have a wonderful day everyone, filled with love and of course just oodles of hugs, because it is a very very wonderful thing!

With much affection, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

~ Penny

The Secret’s Out – My Ghost Blogwriter, Teddy Bear!

/ Penny L Howe / 25 Comments

Yes, sigh, no more secret. I do have a ghost blogwriter, the one who writes my inspirational pieces is “Teddy”. Someone snuck in and snapped this shot of him hard at work, writing the next uplifting blog. So now you know. But really, who better qualified to speak of unconditional love then Ted Bear, I mean … really!

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Teddy Bear knows the secret

of warmth and hugs and things.

The Teddy Bear is wise that way

of all the love he brings.

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Teddy Bear is smart you see

He knows just what to say.

Of gentle loves and cuddles,

Well, he always gets his way.

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The teddy bear’s addictive

for reasons very fine.

And most of all I’m glad to say,

this Teddy Bear is mine!

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A Teddy Selfie, (he’s such a ham!)

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Happy thoughts to comfort and warm you!

/ Penny L Howe / 29 Comments

While drinking my first cup of coffee this morning, I began to actually notice the things around me. The vividly blue sky, the chill air outdoors, (signaling the change in seasons).  and as I noticed each thing, I decided today was a good day to spend dwelling on happy thoughts to comfort and warm – so when the stress of the day’s activities began to build, I’d have happy thoughts to sustain me.

So here’s a few (happy thoughts) to share as we move closer to the weekend:

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“We are part of the digital world. This means we can instantly send happy thoughts, such as saying thank you, I love you, hugs, kisses, thinking of you, I think you’re wonderful, and we can even take a little bit of time to “create something”  whenever the happy mode takes us, and share it with others!”

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“And even though we are a part of the technologically enhanced world, we can still only be in the current day. Make the most of today – it’s the one your actually living in. It’s ‘your day’ to make of it what you will!”

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“The sweetest thought I can think of right now is how much I enjoy my online and offline connections with family & friends and how incredibly lucky I am to have both!”

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Have a good Thursday/Friday, remember to think lots of happy thoughts!

A happy, colorful and snugly photograph to leave you with!

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Much love to you,

~ Penny

A child’s ‘little disappointments’

/ Penny L Howe / 25 Comments

Children think in the present. Their tomorrows (most of them) are fantasies of all they dream. Their today’s filled with the exploration of the day.

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Every child (as they grow) can experience “little disappointments”! These disappointments are quickly erased with the following positive actions:

1 – They are not ignored by adults

2 – They are loved and told they are loved (and shown it frequently)

3 – They are played with by the (too frequently busy) adults around them

4 – They are hugged and reminded how special they are

5 – They are appreciated and shown they are appreciated by repeating the first four items mentioned

A child’s “little disappointments” unresolved can turn into Life’s big disappointments for him or her. The child can grow up to be insecure with very little or no belief in themselves.

Encourage, love and nurture a child and you promote the child’s own belief of personal self worth. They will grow up “knowing” they can handle life’s “little disappointments. Life will become filled with positive challenges not negative assessments of self worth!

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Hug a child today, a whole bunch of hugs!

~ Thank you!

Penny

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Have you Hugged a blogger today?

/ Penny L Howe / 50 Comments

Hugging is always a good thing. I believe I’ve written a few posts about hugging.

So today is a good day for special hugs, I think!

When you think about the blogging world, certain people and certain blogs do come to mind don’t they? There are many (x) many wonderful bloggers out there so I am sending a special personal “bloggers hug” to each and everyone of you. A most special bloggers HUG!

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Enjoy your day today. May it be filled with a richness of love and hugs!

~ Penny

Not a Dalek!