All of us have reasons to frown, cry & feel bad, but in those very same instances we all have reasons to smile. If we look closely, we'll discover them.
Perhaps you overslept & are running late as a result. Can you find any good in this situation? I can! The phrase "better late than never" comes to mind. Smile & give thanks that you woke up & are still alive! You'll make it to your destination, eventually.
Let's say you're driving, singing along with the music & checking your text messages. Traffic is flowing & all seems to be going well when a car comes from behind you, yells obscenities & speeds away! What do you do? Do you get mad, retaliate & let that ruin your day? Or can you find something good in this situation? I can! First, I'd give thanks that I'm ok. Second, I'd calm myself down & instead of getting mad at the other driver, I'd acknowledge my part in it. After all, I was not really paying attention to my speed & my surroundings. I was really into the song & looking at my cell phone checking text messages which I will most likely reply to. So, I can smile & thank God that I did not cause an accident nor get into an altercation with that driver!
What about those pet peeves some of us have? There's nothing worse than being agitated by someone constantly doing what we don't like, is there? Maybe a co-worker talks too much, your spouse snorts when laughing, your child whines, your social friends post too many comments, LOL, whatever it is there is a solution & a brighter side to it! That co-worker may be lonely, is listening really hurting you? You still make your spouse laugh, that in itself is a blessing! You spoiled that child so DEAL WITH IT! LOL Lastly, if your social friends bother you or stress you out that much, by all means, do yourself a favor & delete yourself! See, these things aren't so bad when you look at the brighter side, now are they? :)
There's always another way to view things. Let us remain calm & positive, it's better for our health.
Bottom line is, life is going to happen, whether we participate in it or not! So, may as well LIVE it in abundance, with zest, being who God made us to be! Help others, serve others, smile on purpose! Notice God's beautiful handiwork~the sun, the rain, the snow, the flowers & trees, take time to appreciate it! Never get too busy to live! Now, that's a fulfilling life! \0/
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