Be Positive: Like Joan Adams

Everybody has a story.


You have to make your own sunshine.


Friends are an important part of our lives — no matter where we go, but especially on-line when we are writing, allowing others to see a glimpse of our souls.


Good enough is often quite enough in life. We do not need to be perfect parents, perfect employees or perfect spouses. We only need to be good enough and work to improve.


Semi-retired grandma and proud of it! I was born to be a grandma and love this stage of my life — maybe more than all the others combined.


Something wonderful happens to you every single day — without fail!!! You just have to be aware of it!


Live passionately, love unconditionally, and laugh every day!


Laugh a little and sing a lot! Sing as if nobody's listening! Sing for the pure joy of singing! Have fun!


We are never too old to learn. Remain open to progress and new ideas!


Life is an adventure.

As long as you live, keep learning how to live. —Seneca


Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. —Immanuel Kant


People are as happy as they make their minds up to be. —Abraham Lincoln


Everything in the universe is a pitcher brimming with wisdom and beauty. —Mevlana Rumi


What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. —Pericles

The preceding Famous Quotations can be found at my store, GrowWear.com — casual attire and more with motivational and inspirational quotations — motivating others since 2005.

Yes! Joan Adams walks the talk. It's not because her life's always been a bed of roses. In fact, she's no more immune to tragedy than any of us. No, it's because she has chosen to live the best life she possibly can — and it shows! I am one of the many, many people who has gotten to know Joan online. She motivates me to be a better person, and I know she motivates others. She's a wise and wonderful human being. It is with pride that I call her my friend.

An ebook, written by Joan and her sister, Betty DeLorme (preceding picture, with Joan), is filled with 28 tips and techniques for banishing the blahs — those times when you feel down in the dumps, and the answers aren't coming for how to climb out. It's for people who refuse to wallow in self-pity — people who want to stop thoughts and feelings they know are not conducive to their goal of being positive. Banish The Blahs And Be Happy gives people the means to actively seek to be positive! It's very motivational — just like Joan, and I highly recommend adding it to your self-improvement and motivational ebook collection.

Image source: BanishTheBlahs.com

Nancy

What was Joan like as a little girl? Joan was the middle girl and we always tease her about being the Rebellious one. She always had a mind of her own and doesn't appreciate anyone telling her what to do. Of course, I must say that we are all like that to some degree so it must be hereditary.


What did she love to do as a child? As a young girl, she and her friend played dolls a lot in the vacant lot between the two houses. I remember that well since I was 4 years younger and my dolly and I weren't always welcomed. She had a Tiny Tears Doll. In her teenage years, she loved to dance especially shag and has always loved all kinds of music and of course, the boys. She was a majorette and I was so proud to watch her march with the band.


What makes you proud that she's your sister? Being the youngest of three girls, I have always admired my two older sisters. I was always proud of them and thought that both of them were perfect. I am so proud of what Joan has done with Squidoo. She has always had a talent for writing and it sure shows with her lenses.


What is the main lesson you've learned from Joan about life? I have learned a lot about life from my sister, Joan. It is hard to narrow it down to one specific lesson. I guess overall the main lesson would be to try to "make a difference" with my life. Joan has overcome obstacles and her life "ain't been no crystal stair" but she keeps on keeping on like the Little Train That Could as she says "I think I can, I think I can". She is very intelligent and keeps learning and growing everyday and she definitely "makes a difference". She used to tell us that she wanted these words on her tombstone: "Here lies Joan. She tried!"

Betty

What was Joan like as a little girl? Joan was "spunky!" And still is! She was probably the most daring of the three of the sisters...


What did she love to do as a child? Oh, we played paperdolls, games, school, dolls, colored, read, and in the summers, ran barefoot and enjoyed the cool water from the hose sprinkler! In early years, we lived in a small town with many relatives nearby, and they were in and out, constantly paying attention to the children.


What makes you proud that she's your sister? Joan is a SURVIVOR! She, and we as a family, had "bumps in the road." Despite it all, she "keeps on keeping on!" Joan has maintained a beautiful marriage and they raised two wonderful children. Now, she thoroughly enjoys the grandmother role in addition to writing - especially Squidoo!


What is the main lesson you've learned from Joan about life? Joan is an inspiration to me! We are truly "as different as night and day" but she daily influences my life. She works on positives, on growing and reading and learning and stretching and doing...and has taken me along for the ride! We don't always agree, and that is okay. She has truly broadened my horizons!

Nancy can be found at her blog, Oh Me, Oh My!, here at Squidoo, and as well as on Twitter. Betty is at her blog, Pinwheels, the Squidoo lens she wrote with Joan: Kids With Special Needs, and of course, Banish The Blahs.

She has over 100 spectacular lenses on various topics. Start with her One Hundredth lens — where she celebrates a lifetime of music and family. (This is also the lens where you'll find the poem, Mother to Son.)

Coming Soon: An interview with Joan herself!

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