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Harvey Mackay
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Once upon a time there was a little dog that was unhappy with his life. As he lay in his backyard, he spotted a cat on top of a wall. “I wish I could climb walls like that cat!” he thought. Walking by a pond, the dog saw a goldfish swimming in the water. “I wish I could live in the cool water like you,” he said.
The goldfish replied, “I wish I could roll on the grass like you.”
Later he spotted a sparrow in a tree. “I wish I could fly like you!”
The sparrow replied, “I wish I could play all day long like you, instead of having to gather twigs to build my nest and spend all day searching for food.”
The dog met other animals during his walk, all complaining about their lives. Finally, he realized his life was good, and started appreciating everything he had.
This story from the February 2021 issue of “Bits & Pieces” sums up the importance of appreciating what you have, which you may not realize until someone reminds you. When you think you have it tough, consider that many others are much worse off and would gladly change places with you.
My friend Jack Canfield said: “By taking the time to stop and appreciate who you are and what you’ve achieved – and perhaps learned through a few mistakes, stumbles and losses – you actually can enhance everything about you. Self-acknowledgment and appreciation are what give you the insights and awareness to move forward toward higher goals and accomplishments.”
We live in a materialistic and competitive society. Often people see what others have, and they want it too. Similarly, we compare ourselves to others. But do you know what happens when people try to keep up with the Joneses? They refinance.
It’s important that we continue to live in the moment. Remind yourself of all the positives in your life: family, friends, job, health, talents, hobbies, prized possessions, cherished memories and challenges you have overcome. I’m willing to bet that your list will be longer than you imagined.
Look at the wonders of the world around you. Go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. Find a distraction to help you reset your attitude. My wife and I have taken an interest in bird watching and put several feeders out. Golf is another big release for me.
Getting together with friends may not always be advisable right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t talk to buddies on the phone or through Zoom meetings. Socializing is important.
Whenever I’ve had difficult moments in my life, such as starting my envelope manufacturing company years ago, a visit with someone who was sick or having difficulty would snap me back into reality and help me appreciate everything that I had.
That’s not advisable these days, but there are other wonderful opportunities you can explore. Volunteer at a homeless shelter or foodbank. Be a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child who needs a role model. Record books for the visually impaired. Lending a helping hand to someone less fortunate enables you to appreciate what you have, so embrace the power of giving. You can never take life for granted.
Develop a gratitude mindset. If you are not grateful for what you have, it is doubtful you will be grateful for what you will get. THANK
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“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others,” said the Roman philosopher Cicero.
And while you’re at it, don’t forget to smile. The world always looks brighter from behind a smile. Maybe that’s why it takes only 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown. My mother always told me that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve my looks. And I remember fondly one of her favorite bits of advice: “If you’re happy, tell your face.”
John Lennon, the legendary member of “The Beatles” said: “When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy.’ They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”
I couldn’t agree more.
Mackay’s Moral: Learn to appreciate what you have before it turns into what you had.
Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”
FLAG DISPOSAL
Tuesday, Sept. 7th • 6 PM Melrose American Legion 265 Co. Rd. 173 SE Melrose, MN 56352
Everyone is welcome. Unserviceable flags may be dropped by the back door of the Legion prior to the ceremony.
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • St. Rose of Lima Fall Festival, St. Rosa. See ad on page 8. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Tractor Pull at 11 a.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 • Flag Disposal at 6 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. See ad on page 2. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • Catholic United Financial Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 7. • St. Michael’s Matching Grant Catholic United Financial Breakfast & Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Spring Hill.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 • Melrose Legion Post & Auxiliary Meeting at 7 p.m. THURS.-SUN., SEPT. 16-19 • 47th Annual Albany Pioneer Days.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 • 15th Annual Hog Roast from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.
ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.
BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.
FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall. FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.
FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.
GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.
MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX. • Meetsthe firstTuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms. STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.
SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.
TODD COUNTY REPUBLICANS • Meets second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, Clarissa. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
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