Author: Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

☆°▪︎ DAYLIGHT ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Take

.

m

y

.

hand,

.

m

y

.

somber

friend,

.

a

n

d

.

you

.

w

i

l

l

. 

never

.

c

r

y

.

again . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

You

.

w

i

l

l

.

never

.

c

r

y

.

again

.

f

o

r

.

those

days

–

–

which

might

.

h

a

v

e

.

been . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

~ never

.

c

r

y

.

again,

–

–

lost

.

a

n

d

.

alone

.

i

n

.

the

darkness . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

~ never

.

c

r

y

.

again

.

f

o

r

.

the

relentless,

–

–

rhyming

reasons

.

o

f

.

rolling

regrets,

–

–

turning

end,

.

o

v

e

r

.

end,

.

o

v

e

r

.

end,

.

o

v

e

r

.

end,

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

filling

you

.

w

i

t

h

.

the

haunting . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

filling

you

.

w

i

t

h

.

the

haunting . . .

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

filling

you

.

w

i

t

h

.

the

haunting

–

–

emptiness

.

o

f

.

a

pale

–

–

tenderness

passing . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

–

–

–

never

again

.

m

y

.

somber

friend

–

–

–

.

.

.

~ never

again

.

w

i

l

l

.

you

cry . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

f

o

r

–

–

–

I

will

.

b

e

.

your

guide . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

will

.

b

e

.

the

guide

.

w

h

o

.

polishes

.

y

o

u

r

.

shine . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

will

.

b

e

.

the

guide

.

w

h

o

.

lights

.

t

h

e

.

candles

.

i

n

.

your

eyes . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

will

.

b

e

.

the

guide

.

w

h

o

.

makes

.

y

o

u

.

beam

.

i

n

t

o

.

a

smile . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

will

.

b

e

.

the

guide

.

w

h

o

.

brings

love,

.

a

n

d

.

warmth,

.

a

n

d

.

sunshine

–

–

all

.

t

h

e

.

while . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

~ even 

beneath

.

t

h

e

.

wild

.

a

n

d

.

winding,

–

–

wuthering

skies . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

you

.

w

i

l

l

.

climb . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

you

.

w

i

l

l

.

climb . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

you

.

w

i

l

l

.

climb . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

into

.

t

h

e

.

daylight . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

hour,

–

–

after

hour,

–

–

after

hour . . .

–

–

–

.

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.

a

n

d

–

–

–

mile,

–

–

after

mile,

–

–

after

mile . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

five . . .

–

–

–

.

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.

seven . . .

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–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

nine . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

miles

high . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

still,

–

–

you

.

w

i

l

l

.

climb . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

still,

–

–

you

.

w

i

l

l

.

climb . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

still,

–

–

you

.

w

i

l

l

.

climb . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

f

o

r

–

–

–

I

will

–

–

always

.

b

e

. 

right

beside . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

side

.

b

y

.

side . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

l

l

–

–

–

day,

.

a

n

d

.

every

day . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

l

l

–

–

–

night,

.

a

n

d

.

every

night . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

s

o

–

–

–

never

again

.

w

i

l

l

.

you

cry

.

m

y

.

friend . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

j

u

s

t

–

–

–

take

.

m

y

.

hand . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

j

u

s

t

–

–

–

take

.

m

y

.

hand . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

j

u

s

t

–

–

–

take

.

m

y

.

hand . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

let

.

t

h

e

.

daylight

begin.

Reflection:  

This poem was written to comfort someone whose life partner had died. I can’t imagine how difficult an experience like that might be.

HAPPINESS TIP: OFFER FREELY TO OTHERS WHAT YOU MOST WANT NOW

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You can experience love, warmth, happiness, and any other feelings you might wish to experience right now by simply “verb-alizing” what you want – that is, turning what you want into an action. So, if you want love, then love. If you want appreciation, then appreciate. And if you want respect, then respect. You’ll be amazed at how much love, appreciation, and respect comes back to you when you do this. So, do this. And do it often.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

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HAPPINESS TIP: EXAMINE AND ADJUST JUDGMENTS, ASSUMPTIONS, AND BELIEFS

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I would say two of the biggest issues between people are misperceptions and misinformation. People tend to make assumptions about what something meant or hold strongly onto beliefs or make judgments based on misinformation and are often way off the mark. These judgments, assumptions, and beliefs lead people to divide against each other and more often than not for no real (and probably even a stupid) reason. Let me tell you, it’s a lot of drama for nothing! If people communicated better and were more open, the faulty judgments and assumptions being made on each side would be glaringly obvious.

So, don’t do this to yourself or anyone else. Try not to make judgments and assumptions, but if you do, try to get clarification and make adjustments accordingly. Communicate more and try to be open. If you do you will often realize that what you thought was there, was not. Warmth, love, beauty, care, and concern might have been there all along but your judgments, assumptions, and beliefs prevented you from seeing them and led you to believe otherwise.

So, do yourself and everyone else a favor: communicate more, be more open, and don’t make judgments and assumptions. What a wonderful world we could all share if we each did our part in these regards.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness #relationships

HAPPINESS TIP: BE WILLING TO SACRIFICE WHAT YOU WANT NOW FOR CREATING YOUR DESIRED FUTURE

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In order to achieve longstanding happiness and create the life you really, really want, you must be willing to sacrifice some of what you want now for creating your desired future. So many give into the pleasures of the moment that they cannot achieve consistent and sustained progress towards their future goals and dreams. Don’t do this to yourself. Get in the practice of making the small sacrifices needed all along the way so you can achieve the future you’ve been dreaming of.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness

HAPPINESS TIP: CREATE BRIGHTER TOMORROWS BY MAKING BETTER CHOICES TODAY

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You are where you are today NOT because of your past circumstances. You are where you are today because of the choices you have made.

If you don’t like where you are today, make different choices. And keep changing things up until you start living the life you truly desire.

This is the only way to escape a past which might not have been as good as it could have been. So, take responsibility and work towards creating the future you truly want. And don’t delay. Start today.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness

HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS TIP: BE THE KIND OF PERSON PEOPLE WANT TO ASSOCIATE WITH

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Who we are is paramount. It matters so much more than what we do or communicate. The key to every successful relationship – whether romantic, family, work, or business related – is being the kind of person who first and foremost cares about others, seeks to understand, and genuinely wants to be helpful. If you do this, gaining trust and support from others and connecting with others is much easier.

So many pursue individual agendas and wonder why they have trouble connecting with others or building successful business (and other) relationships. You have to be the kind of person people want to associate with. They don’t care so much about what you do or what you want. They care about who you are. And if you are the kind of person they can trust, respect, and count on, then you will build the kind of relationships that last for years (if not decades). And these are the kind of relationships you want. Those that add happiness, comfort, and warmth to your life.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness #relationships

HAPPINESS TIP: ADOPT THE ATTITUDE THAT EVERYONE WINS AND LIVE YOUR LIFE THAT WAY

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One of the significant sources of stress, negativity, and isolation/loneliness in life is associated with having a competitive nature and seeing everything as “win-lose” situations. But you can create wonderful, positive surroundings filled with love, warmth, hope, comfort, support, and joy by simply adopting the attitude and mentality that everybody has value and everybody wins and living your life accordingly.

So, try to get more in the practice of dropping the competitive “win-lose”, exclusive mentality in your day-to-day activities and adopt this loving, inclusive mentality and watch your world blossom with love, warmth, hope, comfort, and joy all around you. What a wonderful, beautiful world we could all share if we all did our part in this regard.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness #relationships

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HAPPINESS IS EASY

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Happiness is easy:

If you want love, then express love by being loving towards others.

If you want kindness, then be kind via your thoughts, words, and actions.

And if you want to be valued and respected, then value and respect others in your day to day thoughts, actions, and communications.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness #relationships

HAPPINESS TIP: LOVE, MARVEL, AND LET GO

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Well, just what exactly are you looking for? Magic and mystery and music and magnificence dance and abound all around you every moment of every day. The sunshine smiles, the skies wander, nature sings, animals love, and the earth spins in rhythm with the heavens in perfect balance and harmony.

What more than this is needed to make one smile, sing, and dance with joy and boundless love, wonder, amazement, and appreciation? What more I ask? What more could you be looking for?

Life and living is here right here and right now. Simply love and marvel and let go and waltz with the never-ending warmth, beauty, and flow.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness

☆°▪︎ GONE WITH THE DAWN ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

I

thought

about

you . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

–

–

–

then

–

i

t

–

was

gone . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

~ it

.

w

a

s

.

gone . . .

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–

–

.

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.

just

like

–

t

h

e

–

old

song . . .

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–

–

.

.

.

w

e

–

–

–

used

–

t

o

–

sing

along . . .

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–

–

.

.

.

We

used

–

t

o

–

sing

along

–

t
o
–

that
song . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

~ we

used

–

t

o

–

sing

–

a

l

l

–

hours

beyond

–

t

h

e

–

dusk . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

magnificence

above

–

t

h

e

–

sweet

smelling

musk . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

miles,

–

–

upon

miles,

–

–

upon

miles

–

o

f

–

mystery

–

a

n

d

–

movement

beneath

–

t

h

e

–

eternal

skies

–

o

f

–

nighttime . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

– 

–

–

now

–

i

t

–

is

dawn . . .

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–

–

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.

.

~ yes,

now

–

i

t

–

is

dawn . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

daytime

calls . . .

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–

–

.

.

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i

t

–

–

–

is

dawn . . .

–

–

–

.

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i

t

–

–

–

is

dawn . . .

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–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

in

moments . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

in

mere

–

–

moments

on . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

y

o

u

–

–

–

once

again

–

–

will

–

b

e

–

gone.

Reflection:  This poem is largely a reflection on an old romance. I wrote most of this poem by listening to the wonderful, haunting gem of a song “No End to Love” by Orlando Weeks which I played in the background at low volume to create the moodset and inspire the writing of the poem. So, if you listen to the song at low volume while reading this poem, you might better get the “feel” of it.