StevenMcD’s comment just now reminded me that I do have some good stuff to focus on:
- Even though my roof leaks, I am grateful to have one over my head
- Even though there is sometimes not enough hot water for me in the mornings, I am grateful to have both hot and cold running water
- Even though half the lights in my house don’t work and the plugs keep tripping, I am grateful to have electricity
- Even though my garden looks like a war zone right now, I am grateful to have my little patch of green to hang out in
- Even though I wear the evidence of pregnancy and birth on my skin, I am grateful that I was able to carry and give birth to 2 beautiful baby boys
- Even though they sometimes drive me up the pole, I am grateful to be “Mom” to these very special children who let me love them completely
- Even though my marriage ended up on the rocks, I am grateful for the times that it was good
- Even though I have a very unhealthy relationship with food at the moment, I am grateful that I have enough to eat and that I can feed my children
- Even though I am not happy with the weight and shape of my body, I am grateful that it is (relatively) healthy and that I have full use of all its parts
- Even though I have more work than I can handle, I am grateful that I can earn a decent living and pay my staff each month
- Even though I constantly feel the pressure of running my own business from my home, I am grateful that I work for myself and not anyone else
- Even though my animals cost a lot to keep and shit all over the place, I am grateful for their loyal company
- Even though I only met her when I was 16, I am grateful that my Mom is now part of my life and that she always has my back when I need it
- Even though I miss my Dad terribly now that he lives so far away, I am grateful that he is able to live as he wants to and is never more than a phone call away
- Even though I don’t know where I’m going or how things will work out, I am grateful to have a future
- Even though I go through some rough shit, I am grateful that I can always pick myself up again
That’s so true Cluckhoff … so, so true
Where attention goes, energy flows. Keep up the good thoughts. 🙂
Glass half full ain’t that easy is it? *sigh*
I’m definitely not one of those naturally “look on the bright side” people. It takes me ages to see the lessons/positives that come out of tough situations. I tend to wallow on the negatives a bit. (Bet you didn’t know THAT about me!! Hahaha 🙂 )
I’ll have to fake it then – force myself to look for the not-so-bad stuff!
Actually, I think it has more to do with gratitude than looking for the silver lining crap – that doesn’t resonate with me …
I couldn’t agree more with “Even though I don’t know where I’m going or how things will work out, I am grateful to have a future” right now. I’m trying this “Glass half full thing” for this week, we’ll see how it goes.
Glass half full… something we all need on a Monday.
You always manage to make me smile BigFriendly 🙂
The glass half full approach always works for me. Remember, being selfish is not a bad thing. You always have to be kind to yourself before you can be kind to others.
>> Even though we’ve won this test series, be grateful that we don’t have Kevin Pietersen as our new captain. (doesn’t make sense, but still be very very grateful)