Thank you!! ❤️ I felt emotional when I read the last line of your comment... so true! I've known a few dear old ladies in my time who have been like Pollyanna… Always finding something kind to say, always looking at the bright side of things. You're right, I want to be remembered that way too!
I started to read the book earlier this year, but I put it away. I need to get it back out again! I think I'm a combination of melancholic and sanguine. When I was younger, I was primarily of the sanguine temperament. As I get older, though, my melancholic side becomes more dominant. This post is such a good read! On Sunday afternoons, I have the freedom to do what I enjoy...except I don't know what to do. It's like Mrs. Snow. If someone told me I could do whatever I wanted, I wouldn't know what to say. Thanks for another great post!
Oh, how true! Sometimes it's been so long since we had time to ourselves, that we don't know what to do with it when we have it! LOL If you have a sanguine side, then tap into those strengths...being able to find joy and humor in situations, thriving on connections with other women, etc. Since I know you make beautiful cards, maybe you could make cards and send notes to women you wish to stay in touch with - women you admire, women who have helped you in life, women who are suffering right now! (Just an idea :).
Good point! Somehow, in today's culture, it's "cool" to complain and gripe and say what's wrong, but "naive" and "childish" to find the joy in our lives. I say, let's buck the culture! Let's play the glad game! 😃
I am embarrassed to say I have not read Pollyanna and only had the negative stereotype in mind. This was a delightful, informative post. Thank you!
My favorite section:
“But through it all, she played “the glad game”.
“The game was to just find something about everything to be glad about — no matter what ‘twas,” rejoined Pollyanna earnestly.
Throughout the book, Pollyanna plays the game doggedly.”
I’d like that last sentence to be said of me.
Thank you!! ❤️ I felt emotional when I read the last line of your comment... so true! I've known a few dear old ladies in my time who have been like Pollyanna… Always finding something kind to say, always looking at the bright side of things. You're right, I want to be remembered that way too!
I started to read the book earlier this year, but I put it away. I need to get it back out again! I think I'm a combination of melancholic and sanguine. When I was younger, I was primarily of the sanguine temperament. As I get older, though, my melancholic side becomes more dominant. This post is such a good read! On Sunday afternoons, I have the freedom to do what I enjoy...except I don't know what to do. It's like Mrs. Snow. If someone told me I could do whatever I wanted, I wouldn't know what to say. Thanks for another great post!
Oh, how true! Sometimes it's been so long since we had time to ourselves, that we don't know what to do with it when we have it! LOL If you have a sanguine side, then tap into those strengths...being able to find joy and humor in situations, thriving on connections with other women, etc. Since I know you make beautiful cards, maybe you could make cards and send notes to women you wish to stay in touch with - women you admire, women who have helped you in life, women who are suffering right now! (Just an idea :).
That was such a great way to start my day! Thank you, Rosemary! Inspiration & positive food for thought. Now … I need to read Pollyanna. 😁♥️
Thank you! Yes, it's a really fun children's book and I found it influencing my own thoughts. 😃☀️Let's play the glad game!
Good point! Somehow, in today's culture, it's "cool" to complain and gripe and say what's wrong, but "naive" and "childish" to find the joy in our lives. I say, let's buck the culture! Let's play the glad game! 😃