I started this year with an idea of this blog that would attempt to share the positive in life. I have tried to do that and I will continue to do it until the end of the year.
How good have you done to seek out the good and try to not focus on the negative?
If you've been looking you have realized all of the good things that happen each and every day.
All of the good will continue to happen because of all of the good people that live in our communities.
My challenge is that we are numbered among those good people who are trying to give more to others than we do for ourselves. It's the selfless acts that bring true happiness.
Lets try to make the best out of every day.
There are more days ahead and I want to do my very best to be the type of person that others can count on to choose the right.
Showing posts with label Positive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Positive. Show all posts
Friday, October 12, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Rose-colored Glasses
I haven't ever met anyone that can truthfully say that every single thing in their life works out exactly like they planned.
I'm also not saying that it is a bad thing.
A person I know, recently told me that the job that they currently have isn't necessarily their dream job. This person followed up the original comment with a drawn-out list of all of the negative attributes of their job. After listening to the list, I remained silent for about ten seconds. Once I could see that this person was finished talking, I kindly reminded him how blessed he was to have a job. I found it interesting that this individual has been an employee with this company for about twenty-five years. I don't believe that someone would stay at the same job for that amount of time if there weren't some 'positives' about the job.
If you've ever seen the Walt Disney movie, 'Pollyanna', there is a valuable lesson to learn from that show, no matter how unfair things seem to be in life, there is always a 'bright side' to any situation. I believe that!
There isn't a situation that somebody else hasn't already endured. Look on the bright side.
If life isn't how you hoped it would be, work hard to make it better. It can only improve when you put your best foot forward.
I'm also not saying that it is a bad thing.
A person I know, recently told me that the job that they currently have isn't necessarily their dream job. This person followed up the original comment with a drawn-out list of all of the negative attributes of their job. After listening to the list, I remained silent for about ten seconds. Once I could see that this person was finished talking, I kindly reminded him how blessed he was to have a job. I found it interesting that this individual has been an employee with this company for about twenty-five years. I don't believe that someone would stay at the same job for that amount of time if there weren't some 'positives' about the job.
If you've ever seen the Walt Disney movie, 'Pollyanna', there is a valuable lesson to learn from that show, no matter how unfair things seem to be in life, there is always a 'bright side' to any situation. I believe that!
There isn't a situation that somebody else hasn't already endured. Look on the bright side.
If life isn't how you hoped it would be, work hard to make it better. It can only improve when you put your best foot forward.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Think Positive
Some days are a struggle to think positively. Today seems to be one of those days, for me.
I recently read an article that stated the results from a survey taken where one thousand people were polled. This question was asked of each individual. "What do you do at the beginning of your day to establish a positive mind set?" There were a variety of answers but the overwhelming winner was, "I tell myself that the day is going to be good." I about laughed right out loud because I thought that people were going to expect some sort of magical answer. If I would have been polled, I would have been with the majority. I firmly belief, (this was taught to me in my childhood by my parents) that each one of us has to be the controller of whether the day is good or bad. Nobody else can dictate that outcome for us.
I have said it before but I have the luxury of being married to Mrs. Positive herself. She knows what it means to have mind over matter. I appreciate that outlook immensely.
For those who are reading this, today, who are having a less than extraordinary day, my advice to you is think of something that has blessed your life and changed who you are for the better. There is that one time for all of us. Sometimes we need to review our happiest times to remind us that life, is in fact, a pleasant existence. Like the survey taught, "I tell myself that the day is going to be good!" And it will be.
Those of you who are having a great day I applaud you for your effort in making the day what is.
I must admit that just since I sat down to write this small piece, I already feel better about the second half of my day. I appreciate my life and those people in it that bring me the greatest joy. I have much to be grateful for and you do too. Remember to make the most of the moments in your life. They come and go so quickly.
I recently read an article that stated the results from a survey taken where one thousand people were polled. This question was asked of each individual. "What do you do at the beginning of your day to establish a positive mind set?" There were a variety of answers but the overwhelming winner was, "I tell myself that the day is going to be good." I about laughed right out loud because I thought that people were going to expect some sort of magical answer. If I would have been polled, I would have been with the majority. I firmly belief, (this was taught to me in my childhood by my parents) that each one of us has to be the controller of whether the day is good or bad. Nobody else can dictate that outcome for us.
I have said it before but I have the luxury of being married to Mrs. Positive herself. She knows what it means to have mind over matter. I appreciate that outlook immensely.
For those who are reading this, today, who are having a less than extraordinary day, my advice to you is think of something that has blessed your life and changed who you are for the better. There is that one time for all of us. Sometimes we need to review our happiest times to remind us that life, is in fact, a pleasant existence. Like the survey taught, "I tell myself that the day is going to be good!" And it will be.
Those of you who are having a great day I applaud you for your effort in making the day what is.
I must admit that just since I sat down to write this small piece, I already feel better about the second half of my day. I appreciate my life and those people in it that bring me the greatest joy. I have much to be grateful for and you do too. Remember to make the most of the moments in your life. They come and go so quickly.
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