A couple of months ago I reactivated my Facebook account. I had deactivated it after getting a little frustrated with some activity I saw happening.
But then I started hearing more and more about the benefits of having a Facebook page and how great it can be for business. And so I'm back.
I've "friended" several people since then -- some from high school who I haven't seen in many, many years, some family members who I see maybe a couple times a year, some past co-workers and acquaintainces.
For anyone who has followed my blog over the past several months, it's no secret that the latter part of 2008 and the earlier part of this year were filled with some very difficult personal and professional challenges. With the support of the best friends one could ask for and after taking some much needed time to "figure things out," my life is, for the most part, back on track.
Like anyone else, though, there are those days when discouragement, fear, and doubt creep into my thoughts.
A few days ago, I "reconnected" with a past customer on Facebook. I've done a total of four transactions with her family -- grandmother, cousin, brother -- and every one of them was simply a pleasure to work with.
About a week ago Jennie wrote on her wall, "If you're Happy and you know it Clap your hands!!! If you're Happy and you know it your Face should surely show it!!!"
I couldn't help but laugh to myself when I read that.
Then the next day, she posted, "WOW!!! Life is amazing!!! My next car is a white Mercedes!!!"
And the next day... "What a BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL, EXCEPTIONAL, day!!!! It is a great day to be alive!!!!"
Yesterday's message was, "I'm happy, are you??? Get Happy!!!"
And today... "I love that I hold the whole entire rest of my life in my own hands... I choose to have a great one!!!"
I finally commented back to Jennie today how I love her posts. Always upbeat and always providing the little "push" I need to keep going, to let go of the discouragement, fear, and doubt and to remember that I can have a great life. Who would have thought I'd find that from a past customer on Facebook?
Everyone should have a Jennie in their life.
Peggy, YES, everyone should have a Jennie or be a Jennie! It is a joy to be aound people who are upbeat & positive! Thank you for the post!
I want one on my facebook!!!! I just re-started using mine after I heard a lot of people talking about it on here. I wasn't really checking it or playing on it for months after I signed up for one, sometimes gets to be too time consuming, but I try to keep it fresh now. Thanks for sharing! Have a great holiday weekend!
Sincerely,
Kathleen
What a great post Peggy! I LOVE those types of posts on Facebook, they really do add some light to your day, especially when the posts are coming from someone who also has 'issues' or 'struggles'. I am so thankful that I learned about Happiness at this stage of life: Happiness is not created by the perfect set of circumstances or the lack of problems, happiness is a decision that has to be made every day. Often, the happiest people have the most reasons to BE unhappy, but they choose otherwise, and smile at the world, most days. We all have our bad days and are entitled to them, but if one bad day runs into another and another and someone or something else is always the reason, it's time to look up.
Congrats on giving Facebook a go, I see a nice referral or more business in your future by keeping in touch with past clients this way!
Wanda -- You are so right when you say, "...or be a Jennie!" Thank you for stopping by!
Kathleen -- It has been interesting since I went back on it. Still have a lot to learn, but reconnecting with Jennie is certainly one of the best things that could have happened!
Markelle -- What a nice comment! I finally "got" that happiness is a choice a few months ago. Pretty embarrassing to admit that it took so long, but better late than never, right? Thank you so much for your encouraging words!
I'm glad you have a Jennie, my "Jennie" posts her daily "five" things to be grateful for. I look forward to it and helps me to be a Jennie too. Nice post!
Jennie is living proof that you reap what you sew. Good thoughts beget good things- So keep a positive outlook and the world will smile with you!
Sara -- Wouldn't it be great if everyone had a "Jennie" in their lives? Bet it'd be a much happier world. Thanks for your comment.
Allison -- She definitely is proof that you reap what you sow. Thank you for your upbeat message, as well. You made my day!
Peggy, you are too sweet! I am so glad I help to make so many people smile everyday, it really keeps me smiling, too... Thanks for your kind words, have a great day!!!