Positively Sharing

By Aric H. Morrison

Most of us need an escape from today's upsetting news cycles. This book is an opportunity to walk away from our struggles and instead be reminded of our blessings. Every chapter offers something extra to help you move in that direction.

For those looking for uplifting material, POSITIVELY SHARING is filled with short stories and messages written to nudge you to keep the proper perspective. On a sunny day, it delivers perfectly as a fun, light read. Leave the distractions behind today and enjoy quiet time exploring your inner self!

Mr. Morrison is the author of thirteen books and plans to continue writing a series of new self-improvement titles in the foreseeable future, many of which have already been written.

His influence extends far and wide, reaching over 135 countries through his TV appearances, engaging readers in over 25 countries with his blogs, and captivating listeners in over a dozen countries with his podcast. Today, his voice impacts on stages across the globe.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aric H. Morrison
• Release date: May 10, 2024
• ISBN: 9781958246252

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Positively Sharing

What Others Are Saying

What a neat book concept!

Paul Nune

It’s a delightful and entertaining seasonal romp through short stories!

Tamera Wells

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My friend recommended this book, and I must say, it was a welcome discovery. I’m truly grateful I followed their advice!

Tanya Striker Williams

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Thank you for this book, Aric. Your way of explaining how I feel always amazes me.

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Positively Sharing

Short Stories With A Message

Aric H. Morrison

Thirsty Camel Publishing

POSITIVELY SHARING :

Short Stories With A Message

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Aric H. Morrison

Copyright © 2024 by Aric H. Morrison

All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author. The only exception is for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

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Published by:

Thirsty Camel Publishing.

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ISBN: 978-1-958246-24-5

Library of Congress Control Number: 2024909355

For those who pause to watch a leaf float away freely from an old oak tree.

Contents

Starting Words

Giant Steps

Tatoo Me

March Madness

Presently Past

Student Teacher

Windshield Reflections

May Day

Barfly Guy

Silent Strangers

River Ripple

Youth Wasted

Shifting Sand

Sarah Shine

Walking Tall

Ourselves Alone

Rolling Thunder

Cross Road

Track Back

Two Words

Wish Train

Final Words

Close

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Also by Aric H. Morrison

Only those who soak in the tub of true contentment at the end of each day genuinely understand why we are all here.

Aric H. Morrison

Starting Words

Positively Smiling and Positively Speaking were thrills for me to complete and offer to everyone. I was so happy with how those two came out; in record speed, I began editing and organizing these new entries into what has now become the book you hold in your hands.

Writing the stories in this series is a somewhat lengthy process, but it is well worth it. Those familiar with my work ethic already understand how focused I am on my literary projects. Returning to refresh some of my thoughts is also part of the excitement, so it counterbalances out. Overall, it is a blessing to be back presenting this new collection to each of you.

If I have done my job correctly, there is no overlap; instead, there is a new and fresh bunch of stories containing little messages for you to consider here. Like the other two, this book has a theme and a loose message flow. The chapters range from holiday references to the daily persona we have created while hiding from accepting our true identities.

As I was putting together the chapter flow, a critical detail was to allow my readers to travel alongside in stories for an entire year. There are twenty chapters here; each is different. What is written about took place. Nothing has been fabricated. As I interpreted them, in a way, you could say these chapters are a Day in Life.

None of my content here will illicit tremendous societal changes, nor are they meant to. You have over a hundred and forty pages of escape and gentle introspection—nothing more. Many have found these books refreshing during a bit of downtime for thoughtfulness. I have to admit they are correct.

I wouldn’t have written them in another way.

Sit by the water, under a shady tree, or slink into a favorite chair and drift into my unique cocoon of contemplated randomness. Here, there are no rules but to possess an open mind and the ability to look as profoundly inside yourself as appropriate. Also, it may even help to have a mirror handy. The person looking back at you might be awaiting some personal growth changes.

I sincerely appreciate you granting me the privilege of occupying your time briefly. Please grab cold water and a bowl of freshly cut fruit and sit next to me.

Let’s talk.

ONE

Each is unique

No timing assured

To make what we will

Fulfillment, the potential

Wasteful squandering, a possibility

Set course for adventure, happiness

And pain

A cast of players experiment game

Together we travel

Without knowing the reason

One day suddenly

In the middle, the balance of time

Constant, a wish for youth again

With no possibility

Turning back the lure

Every day truest

Our gift bestowed real

Importance to the little things

Continually unwrap

Tomorrow clue

What may be hidden today

Borrowed from the book BLUE-SKY WHISPERS written by Aric H. Morrison

Giant Steps

Shifting

The short story unfolded after a full year of being overwhelmed by work, appointments, writing deadlines, family commitments, etc. Suffice it to say that this chapter is about resetting and regrouping. Inevitably, there comes a point when we need to be realistic about our expectations. There is only so much we can get done within a specific window.

With a sudden jolt to my aging muscles, and quicker than I can think, rise and shine, I am awake again before the new sun. And so begins another morning, another focus, another chance to live fully with intent.

For me, the day begins with a java cup, and then, appropriately, I am off to the races shortly after. If I could figure out how much of my total writing is accomplished before noon, I would bet the percentage to be relatively high.

This seems to be my cadence these days. Since the beginning of January, I have deliberately been supercharged with reinvigorated energy and focus. Maybe I’ve been drinking just a bit too much coffee? It could be, or perhaps it is something else.

I understand the typical tendency to begin a brand-new year with purposeful resolutions. I am no different than anyone else in that regard. There is always that same one we all have about dropping a few unwanted pounds gained during December. But this year, in totality, was to be about so much more. I convinced myself it was going to be a defining one.

The mind is a powerful thing. When it talks, listen. Mine has spoken loudly to me many times. Distancing myself from the person I had known for the better half of last year was much needed as I headed into this one.

A new approach earmarked by so much more than physical bodily improvements was the mission. Sure, I could lose some rolls of unwelcome mid-section fat, but I resoundingly welcomed the opportunity for a newly dedicated way of enjoying life more.

First, instead of absorbing the negative energy around me, I