“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your
thoughts”
This is not to say that things don’t happen that make
people sad, mad or whatever. Emotions are valid but it’s what we choose to do
with our emotions that builds our character. Sometimes it is best to stand up
for yourself. Sometimes it’s best to say nothing at all. What I feel this
saying truly means is the one thing we are in complete control of is our own
mind- our own thoughts.
When we have a bad day, wake up on the wrong side of the bed
or have others rub us the wrong way, it is a choice how far inside we let it
penetrate. I have always been a person who absolutely makes lemonade from
lemons or sees the glass as half full. So when I have a bad moment, or deal
with a raunchy individual or situation, I choose to “reprogram” my thoughts and
emotions versus letting the negativity penetrate my soul.
Today I had one of those moments. When faced with an
unpleasant situation- I went directly to the beach. As I felt the sand between
my toes as I walked the beach, I called loved ones. I talked to them on the
phone while breathing in the ocean air and taking in the beautiful views. After
I got off the phone, I made sure to take a moment just for me. A moment to
think about Heather, to think about my children, my amazing husband and those I
love most and just be grateful for that exact moment.
I left refreshed. I came home, ordered take out, popped the
cork on my new favorite wine and went out to the deck to just unwind and
breathe. My view is beautiful and so is this day. I am blessed in so many ways
and am thankful for so much.
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