The subject of today's contemplation is supposed to be the weather, and people making predictions about the coming year based on weather signs.
I'm going to put a spin on that, and reflect on "accepting things beyond our control" … weather being just one of them. One member of my family was a fretter, a worrier, a complainer. Always. About everything. Including the weather, which we really truly can't do anything about. It was exhausting to be in this person's company, because every subject was a matter for concern and complaint and resistance. I spent so much energy just deflecting all the negativity that I was depleted before we even had a chance to consider anything good or positive.
Because I knew how this attitude affected me, I began making a deliberate choice to be the opposite -- to NOT be like that myself. I've taught myself to look for the bright side of life, and to accept things I can't change. I try to limit the exposure I have to negative people and depressing vibes.
I cannot change the weather. And even though it does rain sometimes, I choose to enjoy my life. I want my cup to be always at least half full!
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6 comments:
I admit to groaning when you mentioned things we can't control. I have so much trouble going with what is. I moved to a place with apparently
unpredictable weather, and wonder why we pay weather forecasters who never, EVER get it right here. One day I read snow continues for 20 min and looked out into 50F sunshine. At least look outside before doing a final forecast! Anyway I am in awe that you made a decision to be a certain way, and work it daily. Very inspiring.
Hi Jeanne! I agree with you and I always try to see the cup as half full. Not to be ornery, but if there weren't people to balance the positive out it might be rather boring, right? I mean, we need balance in everything - even negative people. I'm stretching here - as it is difficult to think about negative people being a positive thing. HAHA! But I think you see my point. I always look at rain or even snow as a fabulous reason to stay inside and sew, plus the grass grows or it fills the lakes when it melts. The whole lemonade from lemons thing. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
There is so much negativity in the world right now and it's so hard not to let it affect us. For the most part I refuse to watch the news because most of it is just so depressing and a lot of it is downright stupid. My blood pressure is much better off if I try to ignore it and concentrate on what's happening in my own little realm of the world. It IS a wonderful life if we stay happy.
I'm with you - I try to be the positive person who balances out the negative ones! We definitely can't control the weather!
Huzzah for looking at the bright side!
Woohoo thanks for looking at the bright side. Some times it is what it is. :D Happy New Year
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