DOWN & UP

karenringalls

How often do we use the words “down“and “up” in everyday life. The more times we use the word up the better life can be.

  • She bent down and then raised up.
  • Turn the music down; no, turn it up.
  • Johnny knocked me down, but Charlie lifted me up.
  • The sun goes down, but at dusk it comes up to start a new day.
  • I sat down next to her but soon got up.
  • I put the luggage down so he could lift it up
  • Life has its ups and downs.
  • It will cool down tonight, but warm up tomorrow.
  • We lay down to sleep but get up when awake.
  • A frown is formed when our mouths have down corners, but up corners create a smile.
  • She fell down but then picked herself up.

Each life is full of downs and ups! It is best to learn from each experience and enjoy the rollercoaster ride called “life.”

I hope you have more “up” times in your life, but know that we have the opportunity to learn more during our “down” times.

My thanks to Isaac Deas, PhD, who presented this topic at one of our Teal Magnolia Luncheons. Author of Don’t Let Go, he has a doctorate in education, a masters in counseling and human resources. https://deas.consulting/about/

13 thoughts on “DOWN & UP”

  4. Thank you for these wonderful reminders, Karen. We all have down times and dark nights but “joy comes in the morning.” I just finished a Christian fiction trilogy where the characters repeatedly reminded each other to “look up.” Your post reminded me how I want to make that my mindset at all times.

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