V is for Voice

Do you use your voice to complain and moan?
Do you witter and whine in a pitiful tone?
How you use your voice says a lot about you
And your choice of words definitely matters, too,
What if you decided to praise and rejoice?
Wouldn’t that be a much better choice?
Think about that when you use your voice.

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  1. Paula MartinApril 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Good advice, Cate!

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  2. Catch My WordsApril 25, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Good advice. Although sometimes we Venetians need to enjoy a little whine.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/04/atoz-v-for-very-special-blogs.html

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    1. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Oh me, too! I can whine and moan like a Drama Queen.

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  3. Corinne RodriguesApril 25, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    I wrote a post some time ago called Whinger, Whailer ....I think some people have made cribbing into a fine art. An occasional whine session is good - but all the time? ;)

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    1. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 3:47 AM

      I agree an occasional vent is okay but constantly whining is such a downer for everyone.

      Cattitude and Gratitude

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  4. SuzyApril 26, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    That is good advice Cat. So many posts that I read focus on the negative. Once in a while it's good to whine but by and large looking at the good side of life is so much more uplifting.

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    1. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 3:48 AM

      I believe in having a little vent, getting rid of the bad feelings, and moving onwards and upwards towards the positive. That's what I try to do anyways. Some days are better than others.

      Cattitude and Gratitude

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  5. Grace Grits and GardeningApril 26, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    This is so true!

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    1. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 3:50 AM

      This is something for me to strive for daily. Not that I attain it every day though and sometimes I do succumb to the occasional pity party and whine fest.

      Cattitude and Gratitude

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  6. ChocolattezApril 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    just for today I choose to be positive!! and use my voice to do it!!

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