Vol. 4 Issue 14: A realist, optimist, pessimist and a cup of water...

All too often, our news, social media feeds, and even our conversations with friends and family are centered around anxiety-filling and rage-inducing content. It can be so difficult to believe good things happen every day when the things reported or shared are examples of the worst humanity has to offer.

That’s why we started Real Positive Vibes. We wanted to create a haven inside your inbox to share some good news with you. We hope that while you read our newsletter, you can recharge and feel refreshed.

In His service, Chaplain Michelle

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The mission of Real Positive Vibes, RPV, is to help society move toward goodness, finding it within themselves by seeing it in others. RPV is a service of Church Builders Bible Training Center whose mission is to help each person discover their vision for life, find their passion, and focus their purpose. Our beliefs are interdenominational. We are unapologetic about our non-religious Christ-centeredness. Find out more: bibletc.com/vision

The Opportunist can prepare for bad and enjoy good at the same time

Despite the benefits, society often tells us that optimism and positivity are signs of weakness, immaturity or inexperience. As a consequence pessimism or realism tend to be the favored perspectives for thinking, viewing life.

The unfortunate consequence of that is being fixated on the downsides of life, we get into the habit of dismissing both the possibility and reality of good things when they happen. Preparation for the storms of life is good thing and it can make weathering them easier but we shouldn't let it overshadow the sunny moments either.

So I want to offer you a new lens, try the opportunist. In the strictest sense an opportunist is often viewed in a negative light, because capitalizing on opportunities can come with a disregard of for the impacts of that pursuit on others. However, I think that we can learn something for this perspective.

The opportunist isn't concerned with how much water is in the glass, half full or empty, they just use the water to its greatest effect by drinking it. They understand that they need to be prepared for success and have a plan to pivot to avoid failure. The opportunist carries sunglasses and an umbrella all the time. Because they stay ready rain doesn't bring despair and sunny days are never wasted.

Enjoying the good moments in life doesn't make you weak or immature, it makes you smart, happier and more prepared to face whatever comes next. Don't wasted the sunshine preparing for the next rain storm. Make time for both.

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Stanton dog groomer saves Shih Tzu with CPR

On Thursday, Gracie, an 11-year-old Shih Tzu, was at Country Pets Grooming Salon for her regularly scheduled appointment. But in the back bathtub, Gracie went limp. “She was lifeless; she was gone,” owner Kristen Hansen said.

Kristen Hansen owns Country Pets. Part of their training in dog grooming school was mouth-to-mouth for dogs. Hansen hoped she'd never have to try to save a dog's life. But she did. Cupping her hands in a circle, Hansen blew into Gracie's nose, then did chest compressions.

“The third or fourth time, the air just went through her body, and her tail just started shaking,” Hansen said. Then it was time to get Gracie to the vet. The vet says they found fluid around her heart. Gracie spent Friday at home recovering with her loving family.

Hansen says she can't believe this actually happened. To her, it's a miracle. “Knowing that I saved her life, it was amazing. It was a blessing. A miracle. It was the best feeling ever,” Hansen said. By some Grace, Gracie is still here.

Police K-9 mugshot goes viral after accusations he stole officer’s lunch

A police K-9 in Michigan recently had himself a “ruff” day after he was accused of stealing his owner’s lunch. The Wyandotte Police Department shared a mugshot of K-9 Ice, who was accused of eating an officer’s half-eaten lunch in the breakroom during a call to assist with an emergency.

101-year-old Woman Reveals Her Secret to Longevity is Dancing Every Day

This 101-year-old woman says the secret to keeping herself young and healthy includes daily ballet moves on the barre.

Dinkie Flowers is one of the oldest women in the UK and is eager to offer her tips for longevity.

“I couldn’t live without dancing and I think it’s what’s kept me young and happy.”

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