January 21, 2025

On The Upside with Marley

Meet your fears head on!

Conquering your fears is one of the most transformative things a person can do. Fear is a natural reaction meant to protect us, but when it controls our choices, it limits our lives. By facing what scares us, we take back control over our thoughts, actions, and direction. Each step taken toward a fear, no matter how small, shows us we are stronger than the stories our minds create. This journey builds confidence. Confidence doesn’t mean you lack fear; it means you know you can move forward despite it. When you prove to yourself that discomfort is manageable, challenges start to look like opportunities instead of threats.

This space fosters resilience, teaching you to recover and keep going when life pushes back. Conquering fear also broadens your sense of possibility. Dreams that once seemed distant become achievable. Relationships improve when you’re no longer trapped by the fear of rejection. Careers progress when you’re willing to risk failure for growth.

Even simple pleasures become more fulfilling when you engage fully with the world. Ultimately, facing fear is a way to show yourself respect. It says, “My life is too valuable to be ruled by what could go wrong.” Each time you confront a fear, you don’t just gain courage; you also gain freedom. Freedom is the base upon which a meaningful, authentic, and empowered life is built. It helps you trust your ability to handle uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and keep moving even when the outcome is unclear. Over time, this way of thinking changes how you view yourself: not as someone limited, but as someone capable of growth, courage, and ongoing transformation, no matter what lies ahead. The journey itself becomes the reward, revealing strength you never thought you had.

Improve your life by mastering your fears

Suck In Your Gut

Standing on the scale, as I do every morning, I took a deep breath and sucked in my gut.  My husband says “Sucking in your gut on the scales won’t change anything”  I said, “Sure it does, it allows me to see the numbers!”

My Dogs, The Unmentionables

Someone asked me what the names of my dogs were, to which I replied “Calvin and Klein”.. A little perplexed, they then said, “Wait, isn’t that a brand of underwear?” to which I replied Yes but they’re both boxers.

Who Is This Extremely Handsome 15 Year Old?

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Editors Quote Book

“Everyone is an Atheist until they clog a toilet in someone else’s home”

—Unknown

Trivia Quiz Eh!

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Iconic Teen Valedictorian Speech

Church Bulletin Failures

Dead Ringer

A man died and went to Heaven. St. Peter says to him, “Before you meet with God, I should tell you, we’ve looked over your life, and to be honest, you really didn’t do anything particularly good or wrong. We’re not really sure what to do with you. Can you tell us anything you did that can help us make a decision?” The newly arrived soul thought for a moment and replied, “Yeah, once I was driving along and came upon a little old lady who was being harassed by a group of thugs. So I pulled over and went up to the leader of the thugs. He was a big, muscular guy with a ring pierced through his lip and skull tattoos everywhere. Well, I tore the ring out of his lip and told him he and his gang had better stop bothering this lady or they would have to deal with me!” “Wow, that’s impressive. When did this happen?” “About three minutes ago,” he replies.

World Cup Funeral

It’s the World Cup Final, and a man makes his way to his seat right next to the pitch. He sits down, noticing that the seat next to him is empty. He leans over and asks the guy on the other side of the empty seat if someone will be sitting there. The guy shakes his head and says, “No. The seat’s empty.” The man can’t believe what he’s hearing. “Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Finals and not use it?” The other guy says, “Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This will be the first World Cup Final we haven’t been too together since we got married.” The man says, “I’m so sorry to hear that, buddy. That’s terrible… But couldn’t you find someone else to come with you? A friend, a relative, or even a neighbor to take her seat?” The man shakes his head. “No,” he says. “They’re all at the funeral.”

How to skip the tab!

At the bar, order a shot and place your hat over it on the counter. Then bet someone the tab that you can drink the shot without touching the hat. Hold your hands near it (but don’t touch), stare intensely like you’re performing a magic trick, and finally declare, “I did it.”

When the other person inevitably lifts the hat to check whether the shot is gone, simply grab the glass, drink it, and say, “See? I never touched the hat.”

This Day In History

1966: Quiet Beatle George Harrison (22) weds British model Pattie Boyd (21) in Surrey, England, Paul serves as best man.
1978:  The Bee Gees album “Saturday Night Fever goes #1 and stays for 24 weeks.
1990: John McEnroe becomes the first player to be expelled from the Australian Open.

The Last Word

We are never the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love.
It’s a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person!