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  • Lyrical Playlist,  PositLive Music

    PositLive Music: “Better Days”

    March 21, 2021 /

    “Better Days” Written by: Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and John Nathaniel Released: March 25, 2020 The writers of this song, including lead singer Ryan Tedder, were inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic (Source). The promise of “better days” is in the context of a global pandemic. However, the lyrics to the song can be applied to any situation in which we might feel helpless. This song is about having hope that better days will come whenever we’re faced with such situations. Select PositLive Music: Lyrical Playlist to view all playlist songs as they’re being added.Select Exploring New Ways to PositLive to read about the inspiration for PositLive Music. “Better Days” Sung…

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    Living Life Poetically: “Pain Brush on a New Page”

    July 11, 2019

    Necessity: The Mother of Invention AND Introspection

    November 20, 2019

    “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.”

    November 13, 2020
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    “Anything that makes you weak–physically, intellectually and spiritually–reject it as poison.”

    February 24, 2021 /

    A poison is anything that can cause illness or death to a living thing. This quote, by Swami Vivekananda, helps us recognize that toxic people, environments, and situations are poisonous. They make us weak physically, intellectually, and spiritually.  We would undoubtably reject poison in its tangible form. However, we don’t always reject it in the other ways it can appear in our lives. So, let us remember to reject the things that cause similar harm–The things that ill or deaden our body, mind, and soul.

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    Living Life Poetically: The Intangible Gifts of God

    October 16, 2019

    Storms of Life: Before, During, and After

    August 16, 2020

    Lessons & Reflections on Social Distancing

    March 29, 2020
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    Living Life Poetically: 2020

    January 1, 2021 /

    2020 has definitely been a challenging year for many of us. Through it, we may have felt pain, sadness, loss, and loneliness in a way we’ve never felt before. But coming to this moment with the year at a close means we somehow managed to push through it all. We may have discovered new ways to cope; and we may have realized we’re stronger than we expected–especially with the support of each other. Perhaps we take less for granted. Perhaps we discovered an appreciation for the little things. The poem, “2020”, is a reflection on a year that has been horrendous. But with time, we may find the silver lining…

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    “Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.”

    April 20, 2020

    “Don’t go back to less, just because you’re too impatient to wait for more.”

    August 24, 2020

    “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

    January 24, 2021
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    “Pray, and let God worry.”

    December 27, 2020 /

    There’s a lot of meaning and value packed into this short quote by Martin Luther. “Pray, and let God worry”–five words and two calls to action that can be life-altering. They seem simple, however it’s easy to forget to pray–step 1. And if and when we do pray, we forget step 2. We hang on to our worry instead of handing it over to God. Together, both steps may not come naturally. They may take time to develop and become a habit. They require a lot of faith and trust that everything will eventually work out for the best. But once mastered, it becomes much easier to surmount any of…

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    “Go as far as you can see and you will see further.”

    September 26, 2020

    The “Pep Talks” That are Always There When You Need Them

    March 31, 2019

    What It Means to Live Life Positively During a Global Pandemic

    April 12, 2020
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    Living Life Poetically: In His Words

    April 19, 2020 /

    The poem,”In His Words,” can have a different meaning, or message, depending on what you’re going through or have gone through. Therefore, I’m not going to spend any time prescribing meaning. Instead, I will talk about its significance. The poem is structured around three bible verses from the New Testament. They are Matthew 16:24, Matthew 11:30, and 2 Corinthians 12:9–in that order. These verses are words spoken by Jesus and written in third person. In fact, the verses actually help make up the first line of each stanza. Meanwhile, the remaining words in each stanza express my reflection. Furthermore, the remaining words provide context and connection between each verse. Read,…

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    Living Life Poetically: The Son Will Shine

    January 19, 2020

    “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.”

    May 26, 2020

    Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

    February 16, 2020
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    “It’s only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”

    March 24, 2020 /

    There are so many stories of people going through “dark hours” only to discover a strength they never knew was there. These stories fill history books, novels, the Bible, and our own lives. Unfortunately, the fact that we would need to go through hard times (or dark hours) to know our true strength, as this quote by Doe Zantamata suggest, doesn’t sound very exciting. It’s a step most of us would rather skip; and understandably so. It would be nice to know our true strength without any unpleasantness or discomfort. But how can we realize it if we’re never faced with situations that require strength to begin with? “It’s only…

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    “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

    November 16, 2020

    Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

    January 24, 2020

    This Too Shall Pass

    January 18, 2020
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    This Too Shall Pass

    January 18, 2020 /

    “This Too Shall Pass” is an adage that is both universal and timeless. So much so that it’s somewhat uncertain when and where it comes from. It has appeared in various forms and translations throughout different cultures and centuries. It has appeared in Jewish folklore about the bible’s King Solomon as well as in 13th-century Persian literature (among other origins). The main idea in the saying is that nothing in the human condition lasts forever. Anything that happens, good or bad, will one day pass. This can be both humbling and consoling. When life feels arduous or your situation feels unbearable, it is rather consoling to know that “this too…

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    “It’s only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”

    March 24, 2020

    “Many candles can be kindled from one candle without diminishing it.”

    June 13, 2020

    Keep it Simple

    December 4, 2019
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    The difference between treating a physical vs. an emotional wound is that one heals faster when it’s covered and the other doesn’t

    January 5, 2020 /

    There’s a common misconception that it’s better to leave wounds exposed to let them air out–dry up and heal. Forget the bandaid. But…WRONG. Covering up wounds and keeping them moist, not dry, is what actually promotes healing. However, the opposite rule applies to emotional wounds. While covering up physical wounds promotes faster healing, doing the same with emotional ones only causes them to fester. Instead, it’s best to air out the emotional wounds. Don’t cover them up or avoid them. Face them. Lift them up in prayer. Talk about them with those you can trust, and talk about them with yourself through self-reflection. Because that is how those kinds of…

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    The Silver Linings: How Depression Can Mean the Start to a Brighter Future

    May 26, 2019

    What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.

    February 17, 2020

    A Path to Understanding and Discovery More About Who You Are

    February 24, 2020
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    Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.

    December 23, 2019 /

    This quote, by Charles Spurgeon, is a great reminder that the time we spend worrying about tomorrow doesn’t really do anything to make tomorrow any better. Instead, it robs us of our strength and enjoyment of today. It robs us of our joy, passion, and motivation; making us more prone to fatigue, procrastination, and even depression. So, instead of ruining today by worrying about tomorrow, seek to find hope. But more importantly, seek to find faith, in which hope can be firmly grounded. Read The Serenity Prayer.

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    “Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.”

    May 25, 2020

    “God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”

    February 21, 2021

    “Whatever you do, never run back to what broke you.”

    August 25, 2020
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    Whether good or bad, it’s yet another day; and tomorrow can be better

    December 9, 2019 /

    In life, not every day is going to be great. Sometimes, with our best effort, we’re lucky if the day is just okay. Some days might be sad, devastating, or simply boring–despite our effort to find joy. It’s especially on such days that we need to have this phrase ringing in our ears. No matter what, it’s yet another day that God’s given us. With all our faults, none of us can ever “merit” this gift each day. But if you’re reading this, you’ve got it. And no matter how crappy the day is, you have an opportunity to make tomorrow be better. Quote by: Esthella B

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    “Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.”

    May 25, 2020

    PositLive Music: “The Climb”

    March 12, 2021

    Living Life Poetically: Time and Essence

    June 20, 2020
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Hi! My name is Esthella, creator and author of PositLive. I am a curious life-long learner, chocolate addict, coffee and tea lover, and foodie. I enjoy writing, music, and art, as well as good books, coffee shops, libraries, spending time with friends and family, conversations, and deep thoughts…I’m talking deep. However, my serious side is rivaled by a fun and sometimes silly side; and a conversation about the meaning of life can easily transition to the latest episode of some ridiculous tv-show or something else not so serious.

I consider it somewhat of a blessing that life has given me plenty of lemons. On the bright side, I’ve had to make plenty of lemonade while gaining perspective and appreciation for three critical areas of well-being: Mind, Body, and Soul. In sharing my thoughts and insights in these areas, I genuinely hope to help you live life positively.

PositLive is like my lemonade stand. I have made plenty of lemonade that I want to share. This site is here for you to retreat to whenever you need your daily serving of something sweet in the midst of life’s sour challenges, difficulties, and setbacks, which we all experience from time to time. So take a sip. Read, reflect, and restore.

About Positlive

Welcome to PositLive! Life is not perfect. It’s full of challenges and difficulties. You’re probably thinking, isn’t this supposed to be uplifting? Why all the negativity? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Read More

About Mind: Happy Thoughts

In this page, we look at developing a more positive outlook on things as well as on ourselves. Read More

About Body: Your Temple

This section is not about weight loss or weight gain. It goes much deeper than that. Read More

About Soul: Deeper Connection

This section is about being connected with the deepest part of who you are (your soul) and then connecting that to the bigger picture. Read More

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