tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post5638471537976502978..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: STEP #12 ON THE JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS ~ IT'S UP TO YOU!Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-8353435660462223362016-08-02T21:28:02.737+08:002016-08-02T21:28:02.737+08:00The more you work at it, the more natural it becom...The more you work at it, the more natural it becomes Jessica. Negativity is so easy to get sucked into and it drags us down (and everyone around us too) I'm so glad you're a work in progress xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61981798464540316252016-08-02T21:27:04.935+08:002016-08-02T21:27:04.935+08:00I love positive people Debbie - it overflows on to...I love positive people Debbie - it overflows on to others and it makes you a lot nicer to be around. I'd pick a positive person over a light sucker any day :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22784512521629588632016-08-02T21:26:19.191+08:002016-08-02T21:26:19.191+08:00Thanks Estelle - I'm a bit of a Quote Queen at...Thanks Estelle - I'm a bit of a Quote Queen at times - they sum up so succinctly what I often want to say.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-56114445497808532342016-08-02T21:25:41.319+08:002016-08-02T21:25:41.319+08:00Attitude is everything Shelley - how we see our si...Attitude is everything Shelley - how we see our situation and how we choose to respond is often the difference between happiness and being a grump!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83174091455525262912016-08-02T21:24:48.942+08:002016-08-02T21:24:48.942+08:00I think so to Janie - if not now then when? Midlif...I think so to Janie - if not now then when? Midlife is certainly time to start taking care of ourselves isn't it?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73305744597908705082016-08-02T05:02:28.497+08:002016-08-02T05:02:28.497+08:00I so agree with this. I'm not a positive perso...I so agree with this. I'm not a positive person at all by nature, so I have to constantly work at it - but it's worth it. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing over at #FridayFrivolity!Jessica Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600892373826080305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-14341387814468894032016-08-01T11:37:45.507+08:002016-08-01T11:37:45.507+08:00We are ultimately responsible for everything in ou...We are ultimately responsible for everything in our lives, or at least how we react. I'm a positive person. It doesn't mean that I haven't lived through challenging times, but it does mean that I always assumed that I'd get through them. Thanks for sharing at the Blogger's Pit Stop.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20768782018137336502016-07-30T19:35:17.246+08:002016-07-30T19:35:17.246+08:00I love your quotes, and completely agree with the ...I love your quotes, and completely agree with the points you make in this post. We are responsible for our own happiness!<br />EstelleEstelleSErasmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312777921382434774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-48290552266990026722016-07-30T11:42:15.528+08:002016-07-30T11:42:15.528+08:00And coupled with happiness is attitude. As Chuck ...And coupled with happiness is attitude. As Chuck Swindol says (I think), life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you deal with it. Shelley Zurek -- Still Blonde after all these YEARShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289929826861336651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-32372629745402913162016-07-30T10:46:09.833+08:002016-07-30T10:46:09.833+08:00I was much like you. If those around me were happy...I was much like you. If those around me were happy, so was I. But I think it's time now to think about myself! Janie Emaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053003978794589095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59277637454384438482016-07-30T09:37:43.807+08:002016-07-30T09:37:43.807+08:00It's taken me a few years to get my head aroun...It's taken me a few years to get my head around it all Lizzi - but WHAT a difference it has made to my life!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47748100093003488002016-07-30T09:37:13.065+08:002016-07-30T09:37:13.065+08:00It often takes those Unfortunate Events to wake us...It often takes those Unfortunate Events to wake us up to ourselves Cathy - finding out that we have so much control over our happiness was an eye opener for me :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24217389181964436802016-07-30T09:36:24.890+08:002016-07-30T09:36:24.890+08:00Thanks Laurie - it seems to be the "norm"...Thanks Laurie - it seems to be the "norm" for a lot of midlife women - at least we're waking up to ourselves and these years are turning out to be really good ones for me.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-19768988198417987372016-07-30T09:35:37.304+08:002016-07-30T09:35:37.304+08:00That is the best way to go Tam - it would certainl...That is the best way to go Tam - it would certainly help you when you're out in the world visiting all those new countries!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-90431097752322499522016-07-30T09:34:17.167+08:002016-07-30T09:34:17.167+08:00Thanks Janeane - I love a good quote - easy to rem...Thanks Janeane - I love a good quote - easy to remember and remind yourself of at times when you need a boost.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2326274428174273412016-07-30T08:04:10.514+08:002016-07-30T08:04:10.514+08:00So, so many things I need to learn here. Thank you...So, so many things I need to learn here. Thank you :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-11120131386924269072016-07-30T03:54:50.789+08:002016-07-30T03:54:50.789+08:00So very true, Leanne. This has been an excellent s...So very true, Leanne. This has been an excellent series. It took me a long time and some unfortunate events, just like you experienced, to force me to see that my happiness was up to me. Glad you are smiling again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279604034277988736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54550679994345479602016-07-30T01:56:08.508+08:002016-07-30T01:56:08.508+08:00Amen sister! Taking responsibility for your own ha...Amen sister! Taking responsibility for your own happiness is something I learned late in life too! People pleaser...yep that's me. Love the quotes.Laurie Oienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730798426106243813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-70048296306254701012016-07-29T23:54:28.484+08:002016-07-29T23:54:28.484+08:00Being positive in life is the way to go, no matter...Being positive in life is the way to go, no matter what happens. I always project the happiest outcomes.Travels with Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216338498829504515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86335717432479845022016-07-29T22:43:22.857+08:002016-07-29T22:43:22.857+08:00I am a big believer in the power of affirmations s...I am a big believer in the power of affirmations so the 12 helpful quotes you shared were a great idea to me.James, Davis, and Associates Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681517288695070145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61187814885331843692016-07-29T22:27:07.149+08:002016-07-29T22:27:07.149+08:00Some of us get there quicker than others Carol - I...Some of us get there quicker than others Carol - I was just a bit of a slow learner :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-16570369819094774202016-07-29T22:26:37.274+08:002016-07-29T22:26:37.274+08:00What a great quote Mary Lou - I love it and it is ...What a great quote Mary Lou - I love it and it is so true - over attachment will get us every time!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-55734081051000923182016-07-29T22:25:40.954+08:002016-07-29T22:25:40.954+08:00Hi Renee - I hope you win your battle and come out...Hi Renee - I hope you win your battle and come out leading those wolves with a victory dance!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-8154774727306919192016-07-29T21:30:37.635+08:002016-07-29T21:30:37.635+08:00Well, you know, when the student is ready and all ...Well, you know, when the student is ready and all that! Everyone has their own schedule. Love the journey,<br />CarolMiddle-aged Diva (Carol)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01568652518759320329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-27787478462654773402016-07-29T20:48:34.430+08:002016-07-29T20:48:34.430+08:00"The Root of Suffering is Attachment" ~ ..."The Root of Suffering is Attachment" ~ Buddha<br />Reading this made me think of this quote. Not easy and a lifelong journey. Thanks for this wonderful post Leanne. I love the quotes! <br />https://meinthemiddlewrites.com/2016/07/29/me-in-the-middle-of-looking-back-flashback-2/MLQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763833172922579693noreply@blogger.com