GRATITUDE

Is it just me, or is everyone and everything in our existence super negative? Ok, so that's a little extreme....it's not everyone and everything, but it sure is A LOT of people and things.  This is one big reason I choose not to watch the news.  I did happen to tune in a couple of weeks ago, only for a local interest piece, that after 15 minutes in, I realized it aired the night before.  What a complete waste of time.  Those 15 minutes were full of nothing but child beating, child killing, people stealing, low life living-CRAP! And I need to be informed of this because......? That's right, I don't.  Which again, is why I choose normally NOT to watch the news.  Some say ignorance is bliss, I tend to think of it as not knowing the crap saves me undue heartache and anger.

This post isn't about the news, but it is about focusing on the positive, and what we have to be grateful for, instead of complaining and getting stuck in what "we want, don't have, should get, etc" mode. If you haven't done so before, just take one day to notice the negative versus positive around you.  Listen to the people you live with, work with, get services from.  Listen to what you hear on the radio, the tv, walking down the street, what you read in the paper, or a book.  Take stock; are these things polluting your head and turning your focus towards the negative?? Chances are the answer is YES!

We get so gripey and comlainy.  Yes, I know those aren't actual words, but I think we all get what I mean.  So many of us have it so good-beyond good. We are blessed beyond measure.  However we get bogged down in what isn't going right, what we want instead of what we have/need, how things could be, etc.  This is going to be a short post because I really don't think there is a whole lot left to say, except:

Count your blessings, and start approaching your day and the people in your life with a heart of gratitude and a mind focused on the positive aspects of life. (Even if you spill that $5 mocha you waited 15 minutes in line for.  There certainly are far worse things in life.)  I guarantee it will make an amazing difference.  And while you are at it, why not cut out those sources of negativeness and ungratefulness.  I know you'll be glad you did!