Just wanted to send one of my patented, big-guy, encompassing hugs for whoever might need it.

So much love,

Your Internet Grandpa

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You really are amazing. You are a radiant being of light; you are trying to do and be good, and even when you don’t hit that goal all the time, the effort alone makes a difference.

Sending you so much love!

Your Internet Grandpa

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This year I’m recommitting to avoiding any stuff online--on any platform, in any form--that makes me angry, suspicious, or contemptuous.

Anything that makes me feel superior and smug.

Anything that tempts me to see another person as anything less than a full human being with all the dignity, nuance, and potential that implies and entitles us to.

I’ve been working on this for a long time now, but I want to up my game even more.

I have found that this is a really important key to being happy, and I do so want you to be happy!

All my love,

Your Internet Grandpa

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It can be hard to reach out to others who might need us, because we might not think we have anything to offer. Or, we might not be sure what to do.

But it’s still important to try.

Here’s why, and here are a few ideas on how to start.

This is a huge part of being happy, and I want you to be happy! So much love, #Yourinternetgrandpa #Internetgrandpa #lifeadvice #growth #advice #positivity #lifelessons #happiness

Part two of how gratitude is an actual power and how it can help us in our lives. #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #Power #Growth #Positivity #Happiness #LifeAdvice #LifeLessons

When you are doing something worthwhile but hard, attempting and struggling to do something challenging, something that takes time and effort: just keep going. Small steps over time will yield results, even if they aren't quick or obvious, and even if your progress is not in a straight line. Keep going! You will eventually get there--and be all the happier for it. Much Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #grandpositivity

I have learned that relationships--of any kind, romantic, family, friendship, or professional--often start because of emotion of some kind. But they persist and grow based on apologies and forgiveness. Much love to you all! Sincerely, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #grandpositivity

I've learned in my marriage that commitment is greater than love. When I was told that, I didn't like it! But I soon found it was true. The thing about that, though, is that this is true in nearly anything in life, in any relationship or activity or endeavor. Commitment is always going to be greater than love, talent, passion, enthusiasm, energy, etc. If you can remember this you are on the way to happiness and success--and I do want you to be happy and successful! So much love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #grandpositivity

Good things always stretch us and are challenging. But bad things are often hard too. How can we discern when a hard stretch is good and worth sticking with vs. when something is just bad and not helpful? Well, I had a thought on that the other day. Much Love, ##YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #Grandpositivity

We’re celebrating our 32nd anniversary this week and I am reminded of a few basic lessons that are applicable to everything in life, I believe. First of all:anything good is just going to be difficult, and it will likely be difficult to the extent it is good (and vice versa). Much Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa