On Sunday,
January 1, 2012 I attended church and heard two talks, one about living a
compassionate life and one on finding joy in ‘the journey of life’. Both were
inspiring. The first had me examining whether I take all the opportunities I
should to give service to those around me.
The second made me realize, once again, that attitude is a choice. We
all have 24 hours each day in which to live or exist, merely checking off our
to-do lists or finding joy in our everyday lives.
It’s the
difference between: ‘I get to’ and ‘I got to’ do something. It’s also the
difference between counting your blessings and seeing burdens. You can ‘get to’
make a memory with your son by helping him with his pinewood derby car or you
can complain quietly to yourself that
his project is just one more thing you’ve ‘got to’ do.
There is no magic
time in life when everything is done, your spouse’s life has become
uncomplicated, the kids have all started school, moved out or reached some
other milestone when you can finally say: “NOW I have plenty of time to write
my book, learn to paint, grow a garden, make a new friend, scrapbook a lifetime
of photos or whatever it is you don’t think you have time for now.”
Today you have 24
hours to tick off your to-do list, give a smile, offer a compassionate word or hug, take a
few minutes to lift another’s burden and find simple pleasures in the unique
journey of YOUR life.
2012 has just
begun. With an attitude of gratitude for the blessings we already have, I KNOW
much joy can be found for each of us. A year from now, may January 2013 find
each of you with plenty of fond memories of a great 2012. Now get busy making
those memories: Laugh Lots… Love Much… Write ON!
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2 comments:
Good thoughts. Thanks for sharing them. I'm trying to be more grateful and giving this year. It makes me feel happier.
I do believe life isn't a do-it-yourself project. :) An attitude of gratitude seems to make things move along more smoothly, allowing more joy in the journey. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.;) It's always a pleasure to have you.:)
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