Smiles are Free to Give Free to ~ Smiles and Inspiration 2012 04/15/12

Smiles are Free to Give

Free to Receive

April 15, 2012

Smiles and Inspiration 2012

Yes been taking a break from the keyboard.  I think of you all often and I do thank you for all your kind words and thoughts.  My life has been turning for the good and I believe that my patience, my gratitude spoken, my prayers of thanks and positive outlook played a big role in this.  I am a huge believer in the fact that we design or destiny.  No one else just ourselves and our actions.

Years ago I set out to develop a community and a web presence and called it Make Me Smile Online.  The mission was clear and I will repost it here :

Provide a place on the Internet to promote, share, develop, entertain and educate its visitors and members that the simple yet powerful result of happiness the "Smile' can change the broken hearted, the lonely, the sad and help to change not only their world but the world of others.

One Smile at a Time!

Our goal to develop an online community to help and conquer the stress that this imperfect world produces. 

The human spirit that we know can and will produce idea's, inspiration and energy that will carry it through these tough times.

One Smile at a Time!

That was the mission then and that is the mission today.

The human spirit has the ability to choose to do good, share that simple smile and entertain not only others but ourselves.

A quote about the smile: 

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile,

a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,

or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential

to turn a life around.”

: o ) Leo F. Buscaglia 

So what is your plan to give and receive the simple power of a simple smile?

May you give one to you each morning, each afternoon and each evening.

May you along your path share one with another.

May you spread the power and this simple web site along your journey.

Dream big, Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish and live with Passion :)  Smiles to you this day and everyday : )

The New Affirmation for the month of April 2012

Today I will start fresh, will look to the heavens in prayer, rise from bed with joy leaping from my heart.  Today I will take time to love a little more, be kinder to complete strangers and be a friend to nature.   Today I will be more for when I become more I will become stronger, wiser and more significant for the world.  I will ensure laughter is part of my daily routine.  I will also find something to move me to tears.  Because when laughter is a part of the day and tears are also part we have indeed lived a more full day.  I will dream more, love more and always live each day with a positive attitude.  So this month will be filled with days like this.  This pattern begins now.

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PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH

GOD THIS PRAYER IS SIMPLE AND MY HEART YEARNS TO BE CLOSER IN MY WALK

THIS PRAYER IS SIMPLY TO SAY THANK YOU!

THANK YOU FOR THE NATURE THAT SITS OUTSIDE MY WINDOW.

THANK YOU FOR THE LIFE THAT EXTENDS MY POSSIBILITIES.

IN THE SIMPLEST OF TERMS I SAY THANK YOU

AMEN : )

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Fun Links to have

Daily Countdown to Spring 

Sound Cloud 

A cool Time piece for the web

Next Full Moon 

More to come ... Enjoy : ) 

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Sharing a smile ~  Sending you love ~  Pass it on

: )

brought to you by Make ME Smile Online

written by Victor Yakin copyright protected 2011* 2012

Easter Wishes Sent Your Way ~ Smiles and Inspiration 2012 Day 99 of 366

Easter Wishes Sent Your Way 

April 08, 2012

Smiles and Inspiration 2012

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.) Matthew 28: 6

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

King James Version (KJV) John 3: 16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

He is Risen !  The true meaning of the Easter season.   Not the colored easter eggs, or the special chocolate rabbits.  Not the sharing of the easter baskets or the jelly beans.  No not even the ham and trimmings.  The true meaning of this holiday is the empty grave  and the knowledge that he is risen! 


How blessed we are to know this.  To have knowledge that God even after all of the transgressions and faults that we as children have chosen to fall into.  That he sent his son so that we may have everlasting life.    Awesome news : )


So it has indeed been a while since my last post.  I think of you all daily and much has been going on.  Happy to report that it is all good.... no all great.


My life has been flowing into a positive direction.  My goals are slowly starting to form into objectives, tasks, progress is at my feet and I continue to step into a good direction.  A direction for me and my family that feels and is by my choice.


Thank you for all your prayers and kind words.


Sure I know that life is a series of waves, and I am sure you know this as well.


We are either riding a wave head held high or being crashed by a wave.  But still can we hold are head high?  I say yes.  I know we can.  We can look in the mirror and know that we have all the "right stuff" to handle any and all crisis that may befall us.  We can, and we will.


We will not try to handle it.  For to try is to not even do.  As Yoda said there is no try only do or not do.


So today, this Easter Sunday know the following:


He is risen !
He is sitting in heaven at the right hand of God !
He came so we may have everlasting life !


We are created to be happy and filled with joy and love.
We are created to share in that happiness, joy and love.


We have 2 eyes to see, 2 ears to listen, 2 hands to reach out.
We also have 1 mouth to speak, and 1 heart to love and 1 mind to utilize all of our choices.


Choose wisely.
Love deeply.
Care always.
Pray everyday.
Smile forever
Live with it all.

Dream big, Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish and live with Passion :)  Smiles to you this day and everyday : )

The New Affirmation for the month of April 2012

Today I will start fresh, will look to the heavens in prayer, rise from bed with joy leaping from my heart.  Today I will take time to love a little more, be kinder to complete strangers and be a friend to nature.   Today I will be more for when I become more I will become stronger, wiser and more significant for the world.  I will ensure laughter is part of my daily routine.  I will also find something to move me to tears.  Because when laughter is a part of the day and tears are also part we have indeed lived a more full day.  I will dream more, love more and always live each day with a positive attitude.  So this month will be filled with days like this.  This pattern begins now.

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PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH

GOD THIS PRAYER IS SIMPLE AND MY HEART YEARNS TO BE CLOSER IN MY WALK

THIS PRAYER IS SIMPLY TO SAY THANK YOU!

THANK YOU FOR THE NATURE THAT SITS OUTSIDE MY WINDOW.

THANK YOU FOR THE LIFE THAT EXTENDS MY POSSIBILITIES.

IN THE SIMPLEST OF TERMS I SAY THANK YOU

AMEN : )

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Fun Links to have

Daily Countdown to Spring 

Sound Cloud 

A cool Time piece for the web

Next Full Moon 

More to come ... Enjoy : ) 

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Sharing a smile ~  Sending you love ~  Pass it on

: )

brought to you by Make ME Smile Online

written by Victor Yakin copyright protected 2011* 2012

The Process Day 2 of 7 Goals/Objectives and SMART ~ Smiles and Inspiration 2012 ~ Day 86 of 366 ~ 3/26/12

The Process Day 2 of 7

Goals / Objectives

and SMART

Yesterday we had you take your top 10 goals and align them for time bound deadlines, make them real, make them attainable and make them specific. Today we take it further.  : )

So you got your top 10 now what.  Attempt to do all of these all at once.  No but you have them so now lets take them to where you are now.  Are any of these goals intertwined.  Would it be wise to work on the objectives of 1 or 2 which would help you get to 3 and 4 and so forth.  

Try to look at them from outside of yourself.  Look at them and understand which would truly be game changers if you connected the dots.

Which require more effort?

Which require more time?

Take charge here and make time to reflect and project your success before you even begin.

Take charge of your list and break them out into smaller objectives.

Which would be best to attain first and would help you attain the next. In life much of what we do leaves a pattern and show should our goals we just need to look closer for the patterns.

Goals are like broad brushes waiting to be painted.

Objectives go after a more defined look and start to plan out in more detail the goals.

Individual tasks go into a more step by step actions that help get us even closer.

Take these steps with your top two goals that will help you go to the next goals and define your objectives and spell out your tasks.

We will go on more with this process and may your week be blessed. : )

Just some thoughts and as always smiles sent to you this day and everyday.

New Affirmation for the Month of March ..... Use it daily and feel the change in you.

I walk with confidence and understanding towards success.  Born into a perfected state I strive to achieve my intended purpose, to love, to share and care for self and for others that come in contact with me.  I choose to be happy and share laughter.  Making a difference in another persons life for the better gives positive and ever flowing energy into my world.  I am focusing on my goals, the this moment goal, this day, my weekly goals and monthly goals I achieve because of my spirit and focus.  

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Quote of the Day 

“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”

: o )  Albert Einstein  

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Today in History (on this date)

1812 – An earthquake destroys Caracas, Venezuela.


1830 – The Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York.

1931 – SwissAir is founded as the national airline of Switzerland.

1934 – The driving test is introduced in the United Kingdom.

1967 – Ten thousand people gather for one of many Central Park be-ins in New York City

1982 – A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is held in Washington, D.C..


1997 – Thirty-nine bodies are found in the Heaven's Gate cult suicides.

1999 – A jury in Michigan finds Dr. Jack Kevorkian guilty of second-degree murder for administering a lethal injection to a terminally ill man.

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Fun Links to have

Daily Countdown to Spring 

Sound Cloud 

A cool Time piece for the web

Next Full Moon 

More to come ... Enjoy : ) 

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Daily Prayer for March

Thank you for another day in the world you created.

May my spirit inspire, inflate and bring joy and peace to another.

May I always speak my gratitude into the world and share my appreciation.

Guide me today to be wiser, more kind, help me to see deeper into this hurting world and perhaps give a bit of kindness to it.

May I always appreciate the nature that surrounds me.

The wind, the sunshine and the plants and trees that surround me.

Help me to understand that the energy around me is both helpful and strengthening.

In your word I seek peace and solace.

Thank you for another day.

Amen

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Sharing a smile ~  Sending you love ~  Pass it on

: )

brought to you by Make ME Smile Online

written by Victor Yakin copyright protected 2011* 2012

The Process Day 1 of 7 Goals/Objectives and SMART ~ Smiles and Inspiration 2012 ~ Day 85 of 366 ~ 3/25/12

The Process Day 1 of 7

Goals / Objectives

and SMART

The last seven days of the month we gather all the strings, tips, ideas and put it all together.  It is time to start the process.  Today is day 85 of 366 days this year.  We have 281 days left to make a true difference.

So almost 3 months gone by how are you doing.  What new years resolutions have you kept?  How many have you abandoned?  Whats left in its place.

You are the captain of your ship.

You are the leader of your company, your the CEO of your destiny.

So step one understand self and your values and after you have that start with a brain storm session of not less than 5 minutes.  Write down all your goals and that which you want.  No rules, nothing is to obscure, just write.

Step two take this list and pick your top 10 things that you can achieve and be very specific in these goals that you labeled your top 10.

Next step three, when you have accomplished this objective define how you would be able to measure that you have arrived.

Step four, make these 10 goals attainable and define the realism of each of them.  What would you have to do and what would you have to give up to obtain these top 10.

Step five, make these top 10 goals a time bound goal.  When would you like to accomplish them.

Do you know what the next step is ..... You stop reading and you take the 5 minutes and just write or type them out.  Ready ~ Set ~ Go your about to Aim, Fire and get ready to do it again.

We will go on more with this process and may your week be blessed. : )

Just some thoughts and as always smiles sent to you this day and everyday.

New Affirmation for the Month of March ..... Use it daily and feel the change in you.

I walk with confidence and understanding towards success.  Born into a perfected state I strive to achieve my intended purpose, to love, to share and care for self and for others that come in contact with me.  I choose to be happy and share laughter.  Making a difference in another persons life for the better gives positive and ever flowing energy into my world.  I am focusing on my goals, the this moment goal, this day, my weekly goals and monthly goals I achieve because of my spirit and focus.  

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Quote of the Day 

The decision is harder than the process of starting over...

Gods work is never done, therefore I shall remain to smile. 

 : o ) Unknown author

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Today in History (on this date)

421 – Venice is founded at twelve o'clock noon, according to legend.


1584 – Sir Walter Raleigh is granted a patent to colonize Virginia.

1634 – The first settlers arrive in Maryland.

1807 – The Swansea and Mumbles Railway, then known as the Oystermouth Railway, becomes the first passenger carrying railway in the world.

1948 – The first successful tornado forecast predicts that a tornado will strike Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

1957 – United States Customs seizes copies of Allen Ginsberg's poem "Howl" on the grounds of obscenity.


1957 – The European Economic Community is established (West Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg).

1988 – The Candle demonstration in Bratislava is the first mass demonstration of the 1980s against the communist regime in Czechoslovakia.


1992 – Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev returns to Earth after a 10-month stay aboard the Mir space station.


1995 – WikiWikiWeb, the world's first wiki, and part of the Portland Pattern Repository, is made public by Ward Cunningham.

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Fun Links to have

Daily Countdown to Spring 

Sound Cloud 

A cool Time piece for the web

Next Full Moon 

More to come ... Enjoy : ) 

**************************************************

Daily Prayer for March

Thank you for another day in the world you created.

May my spirit inspire, inflate and bring joy and peace to another.

May I always speak my gratitude into the world and share my appreciation.

Guide me today to be wiser, more kind, help me to see deeper into this hurting world and perhaps give a bit of kindness to it.

May I always appreciate the nature that surrounds me.

The wind, the sunshine and the plants and trees that surround me.

Help me to understand that the energy around me is both helpful and strengthening.

In your word I seek peace and solace.

Thank you for another day.

Amen

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Sharing a smile ~  Sending you love ~  Pass it on

: )

brought to you by Make ME Smile Online

written by Victor Yakin copyright protected 2011* 2012