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July 11, 2016

I Choose Love

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I choose love over hate anytime.

I choose positivity over negativity.

I choose glass half full over glass half empty.

I choose happiness over sadness.

I choose embracing over holding at arm’s length.

I choose lightness over darkness.

I choose to be part of the solution instead of being part of the problem.

I choose smiles over frowns.

I choose education over ignorance.

I choose being proactive over sitting back and letting someone else take action.

I choose counting my blessings over bemoaning my disappointments.

I choose words that build up over those that tear down.

I choose truth over lies.

I choose authentic over superficial.

I choose clarity over filtered.

I choose friendly over unfriendly.

I choose living over just existing.

I choose challenging over easy.

I choose caring over ignoring.

I choose peace over fighting.

I choose hope over despair.

I choose love.

Every.

Single.

Time.

 
 

 

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  1. Carla
    July 11, 2016 at 06:35 am

    I’m precisely as you are. I print this and was also reminded it’s a choice. Day to day. Moment to moment.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 06:40 am

      Exactly. It is a choice. Every single moment. And so we do what we can do. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Bernadette Laganella
    July 11, 2016 at 06:41 am

    Wonderfully written manifesto and reminder that we all have a choice everyday. Our choices should be made with mindfulness.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 06:45 am

      Thanks, Bernadette. I appreciate your kind words. We do have choices. And it is up to us to make them wisely. Thank you for stopping by.

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  3. Cathy Lawdanski
    July 11, 2016 at 06:44 am

    Breath of fresh air. Thank you. Love comments for a cause, by the way!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 06:46 am

      Ah, thank you so much, Cathy. That means so much to me. Sometimes the things that I write in the least amount of time that come from the heart are the things that resonate with people. I never know. 🙂 And Comments for a Cause is THE best thing I could ever do on the blog. Thanks for coming along for the ride.

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  4. Darlene
    July 11, 2016 at 07:08 am

    A great mantra. Will share this! Thanks.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 07:18 am

      We have such sadness in the US right now and I had to get it out somehow. I don’t have all the answers but at least I know that I can do a little bit in my part of the world by just choosing to love instead of to hate. Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. pia
    July 11, 2016 at 07:24 am

    I hope that we all choose love as it’s the only answer.
    hate festers. hate makes us weak. Love makes us strong.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 07:33 am

      Love does make us strong! I totally agree. And love costs us nothing. Nada. Thanks, Pia!

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  6. Susan Bonifant
    July 11, 2016 at 07:35 am

    I like what you said so much: that sometimes the best writing is that which you don’t take time to tidy or adjust too much. Your words reflect exactly how I feel, and as Carla suggested, they belong in our hearts where we can reach them easily.

    Love wins.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 07:43 am

      Thanks, Susan! Love wins every time. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment. I really appreciate it more than you can imagine.

      Reply
  7. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    July 11, 2016 at 09:27 am

    Beautifully penned.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 11:58 am

      Thank you so much, Audrey. I can’t do much but I can choose to do things that make a difference where I am at. And I can always love. Always.

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  8. Sam
    July 11, 2016 at 10:04 am

    <3 Love this reminder!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Thanks Sam. You live this every day.

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  9. Katy F.
    July 11, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Yes. The end!

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  10. Haralee
    July 11, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Lovely and yes life is about choices!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Thanks, Haralee. And it is up to us to make good choices! 🙂

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  11. ozzieohlonemanthinktank
    July 11, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Thanks Beth Ann. Really liked your message this morning.
    Ozzie

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thank you so much, Ozzie. I hope you are doing well! Think of you often.

      Reply
  12. Sara Broers
    July 11, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    Great message!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 01:06 pm

      Thanks, Sara!

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  13. josh
    July 11, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    You’re positive outlook is infectious!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 01:05 pm

      I hope that is a good infection. 🙂

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  14. Jackie Cangro
    July 11, 2016 at 01:18 pm

    Well said, Beth Ann! Keep sending these positive vibes into the world. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 01:25 pm

      I am trying–just like you. Gotta keep on keeping on!

      Reply
  15. Dianna
    July 11, 2016 at 01:35 pm

    Something we could/should all live by. Thanks for sharing, Beth Anne.

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  16. Alana
    July 11, 2016 at 06:33 pm

    Beautiful and from the heart. I can’t say that I live up to this philosophy 100% of the time but it’s something to strive for. Shared!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 09:44 pm

      I can’t say that I live it 100% either but I try and that is what it is all about. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. It means a lot to me!

      Reply
  17. Glenda
    July 11, 2016 at 06:41 pm

    As I made my way down this post, my smile grew more intense. My outer smile and my internal smile. Thank you for this special reminder.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 09:43 pm

      Thank you for reading and for smiling. I know you choose love every single time.

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  18. Jeni F.
    July 11, 2016 at 08:09 pm

    Thanks for sharing Beth! We choose love.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 09:43 pm

      I know you choose love. Because you are love. <3

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  19. Mandi Korn
    July 11, 2016 at 08:37 pm

    Well written in a time of great need

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 11, 2016 at 09:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Mandi!

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  20. Katybeth
    July 12, 2016 at 03:22 am

    Me too, my friend. Me too! ♥

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 12, 2016 at 06:53 am

      Thanks, Katybeth!

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  21. Jovanhanna
    July 12, 2016 at 07:53 am

    This is perfect! I choose love and happiness! I choose positivity!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 14, 2016 at 09:33 am

      Yay! Positivity wins!

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  22. Gibber
    July 12, 2016 at 02:44 pm

    Love wins. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 12, 2016 at 05:30 pm

      Every single time!

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  23. Liz
    July 12, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Always a great choice <3

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 13, 2016 at 07:33 am

      Thanks, Liz. It is, isn’t it????

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  24. Dawn
    July 13, 2016 at 07:32 am

    Beautiful

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 13, 2016 at 07:33 am

      Thank you, Dawn. I appreciate you stopping by .

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  25. Rorybore
    July 16, 2016 at 01:28 pm

    I must be sharing your positive vibes because I wrote a poem this week about how love covers over so much!!
    Love the song.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 16, 2016 at 03:06 pm

      Love wins, right? Glad our vibes are the same. My hubby is headed to Canada this week–I will tell him to wave to you. 🙂

      Reply

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