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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