“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Bad news seems to dominate these days, doesn’t it? People seem to be doing each other wrong more often and in more horrible ways than ever. The economy stinks. Mother Nature unleashes new challenges daily. Some days it’s all overwhelming. Not to mention disheartening. It’s not hard to see how even the sunniest dispositions could turn sullen very easily with such stories.
One of the things I like do when the going gets tough is turn to certain Facebook pages. Yes, you read that right: Facebook.
Some very clever and creative people have created online havens that provide respite from the constant bombardment of gloom and doom so many other places generate. Their sole mission is to put positivity, happiness, and fun into the world. Thank goodness!
Below are five of my most favorite Facebook pages (havens). These are the ones I visit when I need a good dose of enlightenment, humor, or inspiration.
1. Auntie Rachel’s Tips for Life - Auntie Rachel is fresh and fun and always bursting with positivity and creative ideas. It’s impossible to visit her page and not come away feeling refreshed and pumped up. She posts all sorts of neat pics, asks crazy fun questions to spark idea and thoughts of happiness. This is a life-enriching page to follow indeed. It’s also important to note that the majority of the remaining pages on the list below I found from Auntie Rachel. She shared something from their page, or remarked about why she was following them. I like to view her as the Oprah of Facebook pages. She finds it, others will follow.
2. Choose Happiness – This page has a life of its own. People literally pour happiness onto it. It really is a group effort and such a great reminder that Life is what you make it, and the only thing you can control is your attitude towards it. So why not choose happiness?
3. The Land of Positive Thought – This page arms me with everything I need to confront not only the naysayers and snarks in my life, but the naysayer and snark in my own mind. You know the one. The one that says, “You’re not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, funny enough, talented enough, lovable enough, etc. Why are you bothering?” But after reading this page I remember not to listen to those negative voices and thoughts, and instead march forward to the drum beats of my own heart.
4. The Little White Lion – OMG! This page CRACKS me up. Yes, all caps. This is actually a newer page I’ve recently started following thanks to one of my sisters. My introduction to it was the below photo, which is now my laptop’s wallpaper. I was instantly smitten (and amused) by this page’s wit and humor. There’s always something on it that makes me smile or LMFAO!
5. T.I.P. (Today Is Precious) – Rather than trying to describe them myself, I’ll just share what’s on their about page. Perfectly sums them up: “A page for friends who believe that gratitude is contagious, the day is meant to be savored, blessings are to be recognized, there is power in friends coming together, living a juicy life is important and small moments are essential.” Who wouldn’t want to follow a page with such an amazing intention?
Do you like any of these? Which pages do you follow that bring you happiness?
My favorite is
THE HAPPINESS ZONE
It’s also on the web at http://thehappinesszone.hoop.la
Oh boy! THANKS for sharing this Tammy! Have liked them!