“If a person’s basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience.” – The Dalai Lama
Perfect quote Spidey, form a most serene being too!
I am learning more and more that this state of inner peace is what gets me through on certain days.
But I Smile Anyway is my blog name, because I try to see the positivity in everything, and I feel that having a smile on my face allows me to think about everything with a brighter light.
There are days, and these days have been occurring more often in this academic year, due to my chopping and changing classes mid-week every week, and having some really challenging children to teach, that sometimes I close the door at the end of the school day and think I am ready to speak to Hubby Dearest about packing it all in.
Then I sit back, breathe, write it out, or speak to someone, and realise that once I am calm, things aren’t really that bad. There are folk out there who have my back, people who are happy to give support and advice, and that I don’t really want to quit. I was born to do this, and a little thing like an ‘interesting’ group of children will not get the better of me. I just need to think of other ways to deal with the issues that are arising…
So when you are in a fix, or a pickle, if things have got the better of you, give yourself time and find that core of inner peace. rethink your problems, and deal with them with a fresh, calm head.
We can all do this.
Have a Serene Sunday Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Oct 15, 2017 @ 19:18:26
Excellent advice!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 20:31:08
Spidey excelled himself again! 😊
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 17:17:52
We can do this Sister!!! Face all challenges and know we will get through them and grow from them!! Stay awesome!! 🤗🤗🤗
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 18:55:35
AW you stay awesome too Brother, always so encouraging!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 19:17:54
🤗🤗🤗
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 14:06:10
Very good advice at just the right time too, Sis! Keep smiling! xx
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 18:51:16
Thank you sis!!! I am indeed! Hope you are too!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 18:52:23
Just!!! 😁😁
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 13:03:11
I hear you very well, Sis! We seem to experience a similar kind of development in creating a new foundation of serenity, patience, and self-confidence. New tasks and responsibilities can be extremely challenging but in a year from now we look back and see how well we are dealing with it now. It is the same when looking back one or two years ago and how challenging we felt some things which we don’t even think about anymore. Chin up, Sis and keep up the inner strengthening light!!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 18:50:02
So true sis! The fact that we are all still here, still coping despite situations that must have really tried us in the past means we can do this positive thinking thing!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 19:26:44
YES, EXACTLY! There is a reason that we made it to this point. We are due to more. Let’s get it on!!! 😎💪
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 20:32:00
Yes indeed!!!
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Oct 16, 2017 @ 15:19:19
😘
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 11:15:28
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 09:39:28
I smile now Ritu. You can easily inspire
No wonder I am smiling now.
Not that I smile anyway. This is purposeful 😊
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 09:54:43
Aw! Keep smiling Kurian!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 09:55:15
Thank you Ritu 👍
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 07:57:27
Thank you Sis, smile firmly on!! 💜💜
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:50:40
Wonderful sis 💗💕💘
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 09:04:38
💜💜💜💜
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 07:32:38
Have a serene Sunday Ritu 🌸
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:50:17
Thank you love Lucy! You too 🌹🏵🌸
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 06:47:22
Boy can I relate, Ritu. Stay strong.
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:49:58
Thank you Robbie xxx you too xx
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 05:56:09
Have a serene one too
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:49:36
You too!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 05:16:18
It’s a good advice. It takes time to cultivate and maintain that state of mind.
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:49:29
Definitely Miriam but its worth aspiring to!
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Oct 16, 2017 @ 05:33:24
It’s very true, Ritu!!
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Oct 16, 2017 @ 06:54:53
😀
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Oct 17, 2017 @ 01:10:35
🙂
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 03:25:49
good advice. morning sweetie! time for bed for me. 🙂
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:48:34
Thanks Jim! Hope you get some good sleep xx
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 03:15:29
Well said!
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:48:14
Thanks Saurav
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 03:08:19
Yes, this is good advice!! Need to be like Spidey! This is a post I need to revisit.
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Oct 15, 2017 @ 08:48:03
He’s a great guide!
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