| Dear Friend,
No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the start, or sailed to an unchartered land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit. ~Helen Keller Our attitude is the outer reflection of our inner life. Attitude is, largely, the lump sum of how and what we are feeling about the million things rumbling through our mind, body and spirit.
We get to choose what we feel. That's right - our feelings like our attitude are a choice. A decision we make repeatedly as we proceed through life.
Throughout our day, we face many situations which leave us with the ultimate question - how do I choose to feel about this person, place or circumstance? The decision we make in a snap second is what drives our attitude.
Appreciating the harmony of life without judgment is the hidden secret to a joyous attitude. The moment we step into a place of judgment or criticism we enter into defeating thoughts and feelings which ultimately crush our joy. When we wallow in what we do not have or what isn't working for us rather than focusing on our blessings (and we all have blessings) we again choose to be down rather than up!
Consider this story: A shoe factory sent two executives to a remote region of anunder-developed country to study the prospects for business expansion. One executive sent an email saying: "No opportunity for expansion - no one wears shoes." The other executive emails triumphantly: "They have no shoes - tremendous business opportunity."
Which executive are you?
Make It Happen
This week take time to choose your attitude. When faced with a difficult situation - make a decision to see the opportunity rather than the obstacle. When you are in the midst of adversity - consider the question, "What lesson am I to learn from this experience?" Remember your attitude is your choice! Amp it Up! |
| Blessings to you,
Margaret. |
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