Positivity is a Verb 

A friend on IG gave me a shoutout for #positivity this morning. It reminded me of when my twitter buddies personalized a hashtag of #karensunshine . It wasn’t something I tried to earn or aim for. It’s more like a description of the words and images I share. I guess this proves positivity IS a verb and it’s something that I try to do every day.

Living with Positivity

Even though the last year before my liver failed was an epic hepatic encephalopathy blur, I was a tough cookie and went through the motions. I’m sure that positivity is a verb type of thinking saved me. It’s really a good thing that I had been packing good words and images in for most of my life.

I believe that when we put good words into our heart and mind day after day, year after year, it becomes our default. Then when IT hits the fan, we can auto-tune into joy.

Also, during times in my life when liver, or personal issues become hard, I stomp it and squeeze it until all the sunshine comes out. On Purpose. Sounds easy.

Honestly, I have all the same sad tales that every human has. I’ve been beat up by Hepatitis, fatigue, divorce, loss, financial distress, family feuds, pain, addictions, and long hard roads to recovery. I know how to cuss.

I’ve taken Xanax in the middle of the day just so I could escape from it all.

Waking Up Joyful

Then I wake up. Breathing and heart beatingly, beautifully awake and facing another day is truly a divine gift. I almost force feed myself good thoughts through upbeat words, images, music, song lyrics, sticky notes, posters, and memes. At my worst I cry and then break into prayer, song, or quiet meditation. On occasions, I roll into a ball on the bed and rest in a yoga pose.

Positivity is a Verb

The words are a HUGE part of what shapes all of our minds and thoughts. I start deep in, with my belief system, and honestly force myself to only allow good words in. Too much hate, fear, and unbelief crush me like a delicate flower petal. Since the transplant, I can’t physically tolerate anything but kindness. I give it out, and receive it back, rejecting anything else by scooting away from it.

I seem like a childish lightweight. Flowery and fluffy, filled with faith, but  don’t underestimate me. Positivity is a powerful force. I’ll take #Karensunshine as my lifelong goal and mission. See, I truly know that even during the dark of night, somewhere the sun is shining. I’ve stood under the heaviest of rains, storms, and twisters, and I knew beyond a doubt that above ALL of that, the sun was there with bright warm rays.

It’s Liver Cancer Awareness Month and I’m kicking it off with #positivity #sunshine riding the #joytrain of #faith and #peace. XOXO Karen

Gotta give love to twitter @Sky13861654 @gerrismac GoldenHearts BabyGo JovialJill LetGoLifeFlows DaleHugs sweetchristi DolphinDonna skyfullofheart cherub and TerrificTarrie to name a few of my twitter party. Also IG @tempestblakeauthor thanks for being the #positivity is a verb people in my life. xoxo

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