Feel The Vibe
Inner Joy Is Created By Y O U!
No one, no thing can create your lasting happiness. You can consciously choose happy – to see the blessings and the good. You need to make the conscious choice to live a life of gratitude which automatically creates happiness.
There is an abundance of greatness around each of us. I CHOSE HAPPY! supports the belief that positive energy emits positive frequency to the universe, resulting in positive occurrences in your life.
Find solace in the moment, stay grounded in today, banish the fear of uncertainty and relinquish the what ifs.
Maria T. Bernardo Brady
Curator of I Chose Happy!
Owner of Marakae Marketing, Inc.
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ABC’s of Challenge Management
Accept. Believe. Choose. Surrender – The ABC’s of Challenge Management. Sharing the insight I have learned on my healing journey to help inspire you.
H.O.P.E.
“And now, these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love…”1 Corinthians 13:13. This inspirational bible quote provided me comfort and fortitude as I embarked on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for a rare blood cancer in March of 2019 through August of 2020. Today, on Rare Disease Day, I’m honoring my journey and those of others.
Believe
On the eve of the birthday of my savior Jesus, I celebrate his joyful arrival and my steadfast faith with this blog. My faith in God my Father has been a guiding force in my life, instilled by my parents and a conscious choice throughout my life. As I was decorating for Christmas, I found this colorful hand-made Christmas decoration created by my daughter Kailey when she was around 6 years old.
Embrace PAUSITIVITY
Proudly introducing a new word… Paus-itivity . Pause means “a temporary stop” according to Merriam-webster.com. The clause itivity is “a suffix used to form abstract nouns expressing state, condition, or quality“ according to dictionary.com. So, combine these words and we have created a state of pausing!
The Coffee Pot
Ruled by Gemini, June is a noteworthy month in my life. My Father (Anthony Bernardo, Jr) and Grandfather (Anthony Bernardo), smiling in this photo, share the same birthdate – June 10th!
5 O’Clock Somewhere
Springing forward to longer days of sunlight, we revel in the joy of rebirth and anticipate the playful days of summer. This change in time, also provides an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the meaning of time.
Time is quite a fascinating subject that is defined differently depending upon the operational, physics, quantum, or religious perspective. To me, time is a non-renewable resource that needs to be wisely allocated and highly treasured.
Embrace Love
Wishing my family, friends and followers a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with blissful moments, reflections of gratitude and of course all that makes you HAPPY!
As I reflect with gratitude on my healing journey, I recall Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2019. My day was filled with much uncertainty but was guided by God for my good and the good of others.
Your Soul-Full Self
In honor of All Souls Day on November 1st, I reflected on my loved ones who have ascended. Their love is eternal and transcends with affirmations that surround me daily. I also thought I would reflect on my soul. To me, my soul truly defines who I am. It is my inner light that shines outward, my inner energy that guides me, my heavenly existence that resides in my physical body. When someone says to you, “You got soul!,” What attributes arise in your mind?
Just A Number?
So.. BIG month for me – it’s my Birth Month! Another 365 days have past, so blessed to travel around the sun! For the past few years, I celebrate my Birth Month instead of just one Birth Day! Actually, every day is a cause for celebration with all we have to be thankful for right?
Grow Your Garden
Gardening has always been of my favorite activities. Soaking in the sun, digging in the soil and tending to the flower beds truly make me HAPPY! Did you know there is science behind why gardening can make us happy?
Celebrating With Dad!
Anyone else out there feel June was THE fastest month of 2021? Well, for me, it was a compilation of milestones and memories. June is a special month for me. The month my Grandfather was born, June 10, 1900. The day my dad was born June 10, 1929. And, I just...
Own “It” Now – Twenty Won
Today May 5th, I celebrate my Mom’s heavenly birthday and honor her by announcing my website sale of our book Twenty Won – a best seller on Amazon! She has been with me as I composed my story sending affirmations along the way to reinforce my path.
Rebirth
As we celebrate Easter, we reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us to live eternally. What does the cross mean to you? For me, the cross is a symbol of rebirth, unconditional love and a connection to my soul.
Resilience
What is resilience? Resilience to me, means to cultivate an attitude of survivorship, to find a different perspective in adversity and to quickly bounce back. Do we all have capacity to be resilient? ABSOLUTELY! Find your affirmations and blessings in the simple...
Entanglement
So, how is the frequency of love emitted by one person, received by another? How is that of all the possibilities, the beat of these two hearts decided to join in unison?
Brick By Brick
Brick by brick means to build something in a steady, step-by-step fashion. I admire the talents of a skilled craftsman to envision the brick wall, plan it, and build it. When built correctly, the wall can withstand time and harsh conditions, lasting for centuries. Are we built the same way?
Giving Thanks
I’m thrilled to launch I Chose Happy.Live on November 24, 2020, the same day my parents married in 1955! What a way to honor Dorothy and Tony and celebrate them as amazing people and great parents.