Thomas Kinkade thought for the day

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Friday, July 1:

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun. - The Book of Ecclesiastes

 

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Saturday & Sunday, July 2 - 3:

Setting yourself up for joy is an investment, not an indulgence.

 

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Monday, July 4:

When my attitude shines with durable joy, the world around me also seems to glow golden.

 

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Tuesday, July 5:

We need to practice looking at the opportunities of the moment and saying "Let's do it now!"

 

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Wednesday, July 6:

You have to learn the simple art of "enough is enough."

 

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Thursday, July 7:

Natural light and fresh air have the power to retore us to who we are, to a sense of completeness.

 

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Friday, July 8:

We have to learn to give, learn to share, learn to think of others.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10:

I can no other answer make but thanks... and ever thanks. - William Shakespeare

 

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Monday, July 11:

Write a short list of five things you can honestly be thankful for.

 

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1. my parents
2. my children
3. my fiance
4. my friends
5. my soon to be new home

thanks for keeping these going!

 

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Tuesday, July 12:

Adventurous fun is a big part of the truly romantic life.

 

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Wednesday, July 13:

Often the most lovely things cost very little or nothing at all.

 

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Thursday, July 14:

Creativity is essentially an act of discovery, an act of faith.

 

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Friday, July 15:

When I create, God lights a fresh candle of joy for the world.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17:

Faith is more than just belief. It's really a form of courage.

 

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Monday, July 18:

I believe that each of us, in our own way, is an artist.

Tuesday, July 19:

Contentment is a cozy cottage, warmed by the presence of people we love.

 

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Wednesday, July 20:

Make a point, at least sometimes, of following where your curiosity leads you.

Thursday, July 21:

It's when I let myself get little that I tumble head over heels into joy.

 

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Friday, July 22:

The focal point has meaning only in relation to the other elements in the composition.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, July 23 - 24:

Our decisions are made on the basis of what makes our lives simpler, slower, and more fulfilling.

 

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Monday, July 25:

You don't have to deny reality or live as a hermit to spend your days under a parasol of peace.

 

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Tuesday, July 26:

Disappointment and disillusionment are realities, but so are joyful surprises.

 

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Wednesday, July 27:

Visit a national park or wilderness area you've never been to.

 

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Thursday, July 28:

The more I give myself to others, the more joy and inner peace will flow into my own life.

 

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Friday, July 29:

You never know when an idea will strike.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31:

The very process of personalizing helps the hearth fires burn brighter.

 

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Monday, August 1:

Once you've "seen the light," I'm confident the darkness will daily grow less dark.

 

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Tuesday, August 2:

You never know what unplanned encounter will rescue a dreary day and add a solid brushstroke of joy to your heart.

 

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Wednesday, August 3:

Even in the dark, I know I can always find my way.

 

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Thursday, August 4:

Jump in with both feet. Tear the wrappers off the gift of life.

 

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Friday, August 5:

Just as you can choose joy, you can choose simplicity as a guiding light in your life.