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[rlaflamme]

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There you go!

It is easy to get down on yourself when things are not going your way. It is these times that we need to dig deep and not let the negative things take control of us. We need to find way to pull ourselves back up and beat the negativity. If we keep showing kindness in these times we will also see kindness and that will help pull us up. We must never lose hope and do our best to stay positive.

Keep smiling

 

[peterherring425]

There you go!

It is easy to get down on yourself when things are not going your way. It is these times that we need to dig deep and not let the negative things take control of us. We need to find way to pull ourselves back up and beat the negativity. If we keep showing kindness in these times we will also see kindness and that will help pull us up. We must never lose hope and do our best to stay positive.

Keep smiling

Never a truer word spoken.

You are only as lonely as you make yourself , there are always people willing to reach out and give you comfort and support when you ask.

Never despair in silence speak out and get the attention you need.

 

[TunnelKing089]

Keep the faith folks.

 

[rlaflamme]

Keep trying to spread kindness when you can. Sometimes it seems like nobody will smile, nobody will let you out in traffic, nobody will hold the door, everyone is just a grouch. It is these times that we need to make sure we do a little something to start the circle of kindness. Without a spark the fire cannot start, so be the spark.

Keep smiling

 

[HotChef1970]

Keep trying to spread kindness when you can. Sometimes it seems like nobody will smile, nobody will let you out in traffic, nobody will hold the door, everyone is just a grouch. It is these times that we need to make sure we do a little something to start the circle of kindness. Without a spark the fire cannot start, so be the spark.

Keep smiling

There is a song that I like that sums this up entirely, if everyone gives a little then it’s amazing what can happen

https://youtu.be/fwuJFAsZD0k

 

[Deacon_Voss]

I’ve been trying to smile behind my mask. Only a genuine smile shows in the eyes.

When we used to shop at places like Sam's Club or whatever, I always smiled and nodded my head to people, they usually did the same. After the masks hit, it got weird. You got the head nod, but that was hard to be sure about without the smile.

Now I tend to actually talk, saying hello, or how are ya doin, and it's amazing how much different grocery shopping is now. I see cool masks and I comment, which leads to cool talk. Being six feet apart means you aren't whispering, and it seems to spread.

I guess in the future it will go back to the same old whispers and smiles, becoming quiet again.

 

[Deacon_Voss]

Yeah, I talk to everyone. I’m sure I’m annoying as fuck.

Oh shit, that means I am as well

 

[rlaflamme]

Time fly's quickly so often and we lose track of it. Take some time and message an old friend, check on them and see how they have been doing. There is nothing wrong with saying hello after a longtime has passed. We fear they may have forgotten about us or that they are angry that we have not said hello, but we will sit in wonder if we don't try to reconnect.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

Take some time and think about what you want out of a conversation with someone new. Look to see if there is something you can start a connection with then send them a hello. Give them something to work off of and see where it goes. Don't stop trying to make decent connections.

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[rlaflamme]

Keep being as positive as you can. Brush way the negativity in your life and move forward. Find people to share your life experiences with and be an ear for another to share theirs.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

We tend to move day to day doing the same thing over and over. We talk to and see the same people over and over and it becomes monotonous. It is nice to find someone outside of our circle to share our lives with, someone who doesn't do the same thing as us. It is places like this site that make that even more possible. So reach out to someone, you might find a friend.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

Find someone new to say hello to. Look around and see someone that might share some of your ideas, your likes, your dislikes and take a moment to send them a message. Be polite, be courteous, be real. You might just find a friend.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

As we move through our daily lives we need to think of things that help us through the day. Simple things that can be done. The flash of a smile to help us have one of our own, the simple friendly wave from across the room. Simple things. With that we should find ways to help others through the day as well. There are so many simple things we can do and each one makes the world a little better place.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

So many times we hold back from putting ourselves out there a bit. There is an uneasy feeling we get when trying to make a new connection. We have to fight that uneasy feeling and push it away. Of course there are times we will not receive a reply and those times it just doesn't work, but those outcomes cannot stop us from trying. Just be true to you, be honest and share some of yourself.

Keep smiling

 

[alwaysaway]

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[rlaflamme]

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And a big hello to you as well I hope all is going well for you.

Sometimes I forget to think of things and post on this thread. And there are times I worry that I am just sort of rambling on. I think we all need an outlet of some sort though. Something to go to to get our minds moving, to get us thinking and motivated. This thread is that for me I guess. I write what I am thinking at the moment and hope it goes over well. I think it is easy when times get rough to fall into negativity, so I try to keep everything I place here positive. I believe it only takes a moment to brighten a day, to bring a smile to someone and this thread should reflect that. I believe in kindness and respect and that if we all showed those things the world would be brighter.

Thank you to all that read these posts and all those that contribute to it.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

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Always good to see you

Spreading kindness does more than just bring a smile to another's lips. When you show kindness it helps you as well. Being kind makes you feel better. When you are gloomy a simple act of kindness given from you can beat the funk. You become happier as the day moves on and your kindness continues.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

Don't let a lack of messages or responses get you down as you look for people to talk to. Several people on the site already talk to people and many will only talk to one person at a time. Keep trying to make a connection, keep moving forward and keep your hopes up. There will be times when it seems nobody is into conversation, but it will turn around.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

Don't let life get you down. There are so many things that can effect us in a negative way. It is these things that we need to brush off our shoulders as fast as we can. Find someone to talk to that may help you move on or find an activity that can help you vent. Try to remember the good things that have happened in your life and take those in, make them more important to focus on.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

When we send someone new a message in an attempt to make a connecting make sure you give some information for them to work off of. Let them know what caught your attention or what made you want to say hello. If you don't give them anything to work off of they can't do much with your words. Have substance and stay hopeful that they will reply.

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[MColton84]

Hello everyone. I hope all is well.

 

[rlaflamme]

Take some time for yourself. We often look at life and think of things we can do for others, but it is important to take time for yourself as well. Whether that is finding a night that you just relax and watch a movie you been wanting to see with a glass of whiskey or wine or take a day at the spa by yourself. Perhaps relaxing with a good book. When we help out minds and bodies relax we become happier people.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

Sometimes you have to put yourself out there and just lay everything about you down for all to see. Then wait to see if it was a good or a bad thing to do. Life is all about taking risks, calculated ones and ones that are just spur of the moment. If you are not true to yourself you cannot be true to anyone else.

Keep smiling

 

[rlaflamme]

All it takes to find a new friend is some time to reach out to them. We often hold back from saying hello to someone knew because we have a fear of rejection. It is a real fear and an understandable one. When reaching out to someone, especially on a site like this, you don't know how they will take your words. It is easy to assume someone is looking for much more than friendship, and maybe they are. But you cannot find a new friend if you don't try.

Take a few minutes, find someone you might be able to connect with and message them. If they don't respond, oh well. You can't make friends if you don't try and if you ty and they don't respond, you didn't lose a friend, you just didn't gain one and there is always tomorrow.

Keep smiling

 

[Vman55]

All it takes to find a new friend is some time to reach out to them. We often hold back from saying hello to someone knew because we have a fear of rejection. It is a real fear and an understandable one. When reaching out to someone, especially on a site like this, you don't know how they will take your words. It is easy to assume someone is looking for much more than friendship, and maybe they are. But you cannot find a new friend if you don't try.

Take a few minutes, find someone you might be able to connect with and message them. If they don't respond, oh well. You can't make friends if you don't try and if you ty and they don't respond, you didn't lose a friend, you just didn't gain one and there is always tomorrow.

Keep smiling

Good Morning to all.