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When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

Category Archives: How Can I Be Happy?

Be happy in spite of your circumstances!

This category teaches readers how to be happy no matter what the circumstances in your life are.  Topics include positive ways you can impact your thoughts, things you can do to improve your outlook on life, and more.  Like the other categories, its ultimate purpose is to enable readers everywhere to soar like eagles above life’s storms.

Bobbie J Rae’s vision is insightful and motivating. Her vision brings you a successful and positive outlook on life.  These articles will inspire you to have a positive outlook on life.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic book for children about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives.

Near a River encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

Soar like an eagle over life’s storms!  Have a positive outlook and be happy!

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Rainy Days

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy? May 1, 2024

Most people dislike rainy days but I love them.  Today is a rainy day here, but the weather is not dragging me down.  I love rainy days! Why do I love the days that most people do not like? First, Read more…

Her Spirit

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Fix Problems?, Overcome Anxiety, The Power of Positive Thinking! December 27, 2023
Encouraging you to share in her spirit on near a river.

If only we all could have her spirit, the world would be a much better place… This morning my husband and I walked to get some breakfast.  As we walked past one home, a two-year-old girl came running out. She Read more…

Happy Labor Day!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy? January 8, 2024

Happy Labor Day! As we navigate through the demands of daily routines, it’s essential to acknowledge the significance of breaks, allowing ourselves the luxury of a respite. So, let these heartwarming images be a gentle nudge to not only complete Read more…

Christopher Robin

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, How Can I Be Happy?, The Power of Positive Thinking! May 5, 2020
Encouraging you to see the movie Christopher Robin on near a river.

Today I rewarded myself by seeing the new Disney movie Christopher Robin. The movie turned out to be an excellent reward! For the past month, I have been working to complete a massive SEO overhaul of www.bobbiejrae.com/nearariver.  This is grueling Read more…

An Incredible Gift

About Love's Power..., Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Women/Mothers, How Can I Be Happy? May 1, 2024
Encouraging you to enjoy the incredible gift of a hug on near a river.

Read this special note about an incredible gift! Hugging is healthy.  It helps the body’s immune system, reduces stress, and has no unpleasant side effects.  Also, it is natural and contains no chemicals or artificial ingredients or pesticides or preservatives. Read more…

A Fantastic Life

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, Training for Success May 5, 2020
Encouraging you to have a fantastic life on near a river.

Want to know what you can do to make your life fantastic? Want to have a fantastic life?  Try doing at least two of these things each day… Take a walk every day for at least 15 minutes.  As you Read more…

BINGO!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, How Can I Be Happy?, Training for Success May 1, 2024
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This bingo story has a teachable lesson. This afternoon a friend invited me to a party. I felt tired and wanted to stay home. But I wanted to be polite so I summoned the energy to attend instead of lying Read more…

Do Yourself Some Good

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, Training for Success May 5, 2020
Encouraging you to do yourself some good on near a river.

Want a simple way to do yourself some good?  Here it is. Right now I am dealing with a very stressful situation.  Several people have asked me how I am coping with it.  Well, I have been exercising my usual coping Read more…

Your Birthday!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, The Power of Positive Thinking! May 1, 2024
Encouraging you to celebrate your birthday on near a river.

What does your birthday mean to you and to your loved ones?   When I was a child, my birthday was just another ordinary day in the home I grew up in. No birthday card, cake, or gifts. Just another Read more…

Got a “Paula”? Respect Yourself!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy? May 5, 2020
Encouraging you to deal with your Paula in the best way on near a river.

What can you do with the “Paula” in your life? My husband has a coffee mug with the words “My family tree is full of nuts” on it.  But there is just one really strange nut in the bunch. Her Read more…

"Each reader's heart is like an eagle's and can soar above the storms in life..." - Near a River's Author, BJ Rae.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic children's book about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives. Near a River encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

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