by Louise Pistole | Jun 8, 2023 | Joy and Happiness
*** Discover Your Joy – The Back Story. Or I could just call it The Life and Times of Louise. I am a JOY-fanatic! Ten years ago, my minister spoke on the subject of JOY. He cautioned us to watch for “joy stealers.” His message resonated with me and...
by Louise Pistole | Jun 5, 2023 | Joy and Happiness
*** WELCOME TO OUR DAY OF JOY SUMMIT 2023! It will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 (10:45 until 2:45 EDT) and you are invited to be a part of the extravaganza. *** But first, here is a little of my history. I was divorced, living alone,...
by Louise Pistole | Feb 2, 2023 | Love and Kindness
*** Kindness Matters – Be kind one to another. *** My husband gave me a set of daily journals that track habits, gratitude, mood, and some other things. Then there’s a weekly recap with more questions. One of which is, “What are 3 kind...
by Louise Pistole | Jan 19, 2023 | Positive Thoughts, Gratitude, Love and Kindness
Watch Your Words – A Short Essay on Toxic Positivity *** Thoughts to ponder Have you ever really thought about your vocabulary? Do you use pleasant and kind words when speaking to others? Or is your speech harsh, demeaning, or controlling? Our...
by Louise Pistole | Nov 14, 2022 | Gratitude
Choosing Gratitude is the Key to Finding Joy During Difficult Times *** For some people, it’s not easy to find joy today. The headlines scream at us about US political unrest, social divisions, mass shootings, hurricanes, floods, the war in Europe,...