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Happiness

Christmas Spirit

Christmas Spirit

Backstory  Here we go again.  We find ourselves right on the front edge of the holiday season.  Time to be festive, jolly and filled with the spirit of giving.  Although celebrations and traditions have changed over time, the spirit of Christmas lives on.  This story was written when I considered what turns on my Christmas […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Happiness, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: celebrate, cheer, Christmas

Learning About Someone

learning about someone

  Backstory   What do you do about things you don’t like?  Do you speak up, feeling you have a right to have things the way you want them, or do you swallow your annoyance and put up with it?  Debating the best approach one day, this story evolved. Click to listen or follow below to […]

Filed Under: Advice, Friendship, Happiness, Love/Romance, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: annoyance, compromise, irritants

A Friend’s Advice

A Friend's Advice

Backstory   It makes me so happy to share this story with you.  I think you will hear the joy in my voice when you listen.  My dear friend Joan was the catalyst for a life-changing decision.  I am so grateful to her for speaking up.  But you’ll find out for yourself. Click to listen or […]

Filed Under: Happiness, Love/Romance, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: advice from friends, marriage

Worry

worry

Backstory   The lady next to me was wringing her hands.  She had a “woe-is-me” look on her face and was obviously troubled.  When she began sharing her problems, most seemed fixable or at least not worth drama. The interaction inspired these suggestions Click to listen or follow below to read. Worry – #196 Why is […]

Filed Under: Advice, Happiness, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: life balance, worry

Be There

Be There

(Edited 3-24-19) Backstory   Remember the days when “Party” was a call to arms?  All aboard, and the louder the music, the better.  Then we kind of settle down.  Favorite get-togethers involve smaller crowds, family; people whose company we enjoy.  After that comes the time when you may decide not to accept every invitation.  It gets […]

Filed Under: Friendship, Happiness, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: memories, sharing, support

Empty Seat

Empty Seat

“You make me happy.”  It’s often said, when you have someone with whom there is mutual love and respect.  When you find yourself smiling as you think of someone, you can’t help but assign happiness to them.  Yet the true source of happiness comes from inside.  We make the decision every day whether to be happy or not; whether we realize it or not.  This story is about the happiness that comes from within.

Filed Under: Advice, Encouragement, Happiness, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: alone, Happiness

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Over 600 Consider This shows have been written by Annette Petrick and broadcast as daily radio shows.  Dozens of the shows have been captured on this site.  You may hear a real life story with a message or a punch line.  It may be a lyrical musing about ordinary things that bring happiness or deserve appreciation.  You are welcome to share your own comments after each story.

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