Lillian’s Happiness Project prompt, today at d’Verse, reminded me of the song we sang as kids: “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands…” “…stomp your feet” “…say AMEN!” It is amazing how may people get stressed out from things they have no control over. Tomorrow is election day in the US. If you watched all the ads on TV it is no wonder you are depressed and stressed. We can only control how we respond to life. What will you do to make tomorrow better, no matter who wins?
Don’t let tomorrow’s election steal your happiness
There is much more to life than a political agenda
Live life as you always have bringing joy to everyone
Help a neighbor… Call a friend… Smile
Let you happiness reflect the joy and love within you
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Well, Dwight…you had me at the title! We sang this with all its accompanying actions at so many birthday parties for my two children when they were young — this and the hokey-pokey. Do you know that one? A friend of mine put a sign up outside his house, “”What if the hokey pokey is really all it’s about?” 🙂
I do agree…..so important to know what we can control and what we cannot.
We are having tomato soup and grilled cheese tomorrow for supper as we watch the election unfold….you know….a little comfort food to calm the nerves. :
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Ha Ha… comfort food always helps… Yes, and the Hokey Pokey!! How fun. I love the sign idea. Good philosophical thought!! Thank you for your great prompt and your interesting comment!
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You’re right I remember back in the day, not too long ago, if the election didn’t go your way, you complained and excepted whatever; now we have to wonder …should we get ready for a civil war?
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I think there will be many that need to overcome and stay happy after tomorrow, no matter how it goes.
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Yes, you are right… this has been like a wrestling match all the way through!
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Dwight, you are wise beyond measure. Your advice is wonderful. Thank You! John
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I know I am not going to lose any sleep over it! Thank you John for you kind comments. I appreciate it!
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We will have to find a way to go on no matter what. Yes, life goes on, and we have to find a way to be happy, but. . .I don’t know. We’ll see.
We never sang “amen” with the song. 😀.
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Maybe that was just the church kids!! LOL
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Most likely. 😀
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Thank you. Yes it will be difficult for some no matter who wins.
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What did you sing for the third verse?
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I had to look it up–I didn’t remember. 😀 I saw two versions–smile or shout hurray. I think I sang both.
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That works very well! :>)
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😀
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Amen Brother Dwight!!! 👏👏👏👏
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Thanks Cindy!!
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Though if we attend to the small things around us, the world will be a little happier. Thank you for this reminder!
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The most important things in life are often closest to us! Thank you Sarah!
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stay happy no matter what. this goes to all you having to vote tomorrow. we will see you all on the other side. with more dverse quadrilles to help keep our chins up.
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Thank you… yes, hopefully we can get rid of the toxic sludge we are seeing on TV every day after the election.. We will make it either way!
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Well, being reminded of this church camp song from childhood gave me a lift. Your work here is done. 🙂
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:>) Thanks Liz! I am glad it took you there. It was such a fun song!
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😀
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I think you and I must be blood kin! There seem to be some folks who can enter a white room, look around and say “I see a dark shadow in that far corner” and perseverate on the dark shadow for hours. I read a book years ago titled something like “Image Your Way to Success” and the concept was sort of what you see is what you get. I’ve always ascribed to that mentality…..so Amen!
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Thank you Beverly! My sister from another mother!! :>) Yes in many cases it comes down to getting what we envision. Negative and positive!
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Good advice! We used to sing that song in Sunday School as children. They also sang it in the Islamic school where I used to teach! ❤ All the best, Dwight!
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Thanks Cheryl. It is such a fun song! It always seems to lift the spirit.
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Great wisdom shared here, thanks Dwight!
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Thank you Kate! It is so easy to get caught up in the drama!
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yes something it’s healthier to avoid …
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Yes!!
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If you’re happy and you know it 😀 clap your hands .. haha this brought a huge smile on my face, Dwight! I am keeping my fingers crossed for the election. 💝
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Thanks Sanaa. I am glad it made you smile. We will smile tomorrow as well … and the next day!
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yes Yes YES! THIS!!!!
Find happiness within! Dispel fear. When you reach out from that place, whatever you do will spread joy.
Great message Mr Roth!
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Thank you so much! It is the only way to change the world. History shows politics doesn’t seem to work very well.
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Sage advice, Dwight! Amen!
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Thank you very much!
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Most welcome, Dwight!
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So, so true! So much more to life than the mess we see!
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Isn’t that the truth!
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Excellent advice, but the darker side of optimism tells me that we can adapt to living in Hell or prison, but we should avoid both through the choices we take.
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Thanks Glenn! We never know how things will turn out. But we must go on and persevere no mater what! Keep a positive outlook, nothing lasts forever in politics!
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Great advice that I will try to keep in mind this week.
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:>)
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Such a wonderful and concise message, Dwight! We shouldn’t let dark external circumstances steal our inner light, and our love which we have always had, and always will have, to give ourselves and others.
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Yes, it is so important to not let the darkness overwhelm us. We need to light our small candle and shine!
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Agreed, Dwight. 🙂
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wise words, Dwight!
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I’ve been singing ‘If you’re happy and you know it wash your hands’ throughout the pandemic, to make sure I wash them for the full two minutes! It started because my two-year-old grandson got confused when my daughter sang ‘Happy birthday to you’ while washing hands with him. I have my fingers crossed for the election – today already!
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That is a vey cute idea! I am afraid I don’t scrub quite as along as you do. Mine stops with it!! :>) Thanks for your comment. Tomorrow will come either way!
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Very well put and refreshing words, if I may say so. The world seems so dirty right now but I sense change is on the way…
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Yes, I hope you are right! Thanks for your comment!
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I don’t engage that much with politics >.< and I don't live in America. Have a great day 🙂
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You are wise to stay out of it all!
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Yes indeed. “if you’re happy abd you know it…”
Have a good week
Much💙love
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Thank you Gillena!
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Regardless of today’s outcome, I will choose happiness. Hey, I am living and breathing and there is hope!
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Yes, keep the happiness attitude. It has healing properties!! :>)
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Beautiful message, Dwight. One I think we all needed to hear. 🙏
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Thank you! We need some focus after all the election propaganda we have seen and heard!
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Truth! Right on! Wisdom!
Thank you, Dwight!
I always chose joy! And I always find the joys in each day!
Clapping my hands wildly here! I have so much to be grateful for!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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This was such a great song to put you in a good mood, especially with a group. Life goes on… we need to remember the good stuff! So glad it made you glad!! Thanks!
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I started singing this in my head immediately.
And yes! Wonderful message, Dwight.
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Thank you so much! I am glad it brought back some good memories!
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That it did!
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Yes, let JOY reflect the love within you and me. Joy at the privilege of freedom!
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yes it is. Thank you Jan!
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