Half Full & Aloha Friday Question!

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"Happiness calls out responsive gladness in others. There is enough sadness in the world without yours ... never doubt the excellence and permanence of what is yet to be. Join the great company of those who make the barren places of life fruitful with kindness." ~Helen Keller

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.  Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?

"To get up each morning with the resolve to be happy. . . is to set our own conditions to the events of each day. To do this is to condition circumstances instead of being conditioned by them." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.

I'm Happy and Thankful for many things; especially this week:

• For the writer Alex J. Cavanaugh featuring my blog on his Tuesday post!  And especially for the Very Nice things he said.  He's a wonderful writer and Person! Visit his blog and read his new book if you get the chance.  It's wonderful!

• For my oldest son coming home 'safely' from the Dominican Republic!  He had an Amazing time, while Helping people.  So Proud of him and his group! 

• For the help I got getting some projects done around the house! 

"Caring about others, running the risk of feeling, and leaving an impact on people brings happiness." ~Rabbi Harold Kushner

It's also "ALOHA FRIDAY" Everyone!!  If you want to join in the fun? Post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the Aloha Friday post at An Island Life. Then you can visit the other participants if you wish...It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends or see what people are thinking about this week and join in a conversation or two if you like.

"Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness." ~Lois L. Kaufman

My question:  How have you 'planted' a seed of friendship before?

My answer:   I reached out and befriended someone who needed a friend.  I especially understood what she was going through with her child with Asperger's... instead of the ridicule and judgements she was getting from those around her.  I understood, because I had been in her situation when my son was younger.   Friends with a common 'bond' or 'understanding' bring much happiness to me. :-)

"Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living!" ~Amanda Bradley

Have a Wonderful Weekend my Friends!
Hugs and Much Love,
~ Coreen