Day 4: Channel Positivity
This by far has been the most difficult of my challenges. I’m not necessarily a negative person but I also don’t see the world through rose-colored glasses. What better day to challenge myself to a full day of positive thinking and positive actions than a Monday. We all dread the Monday Blues so why not take it head on.
It all started out pretty well, waking up with an extra pep in my step. My workday was just as adventurous as usual with the typical headaches and trials that I’m normally faced with, but I was armed with something new. I was armed with a commitment to not allow any weapons of hate or difficulty penetrate my thick armor. It’s amazing how you can face a day that otherwise would cause you stress, but instead those same stressors just roll off your back. That was my day… at least for most of the day.
I’m only human. I’m not perfect. I have my faults. Around 6 or 7 I had lost my spunk. I lost my edge. A few bugaboos penetrated my defenses and I allowed them to get the better of me. I became irritable and my patience level dropped to zero. I was home from work but not feeling relaxed as I should after a long day of work. I was miserable and I’m sure miserable to be around.
Then it happened, the moment that changed everything. The week before I ordered a new cell phone which I was very anxious to receive given that my old one was completely on the fritz. Well guess what had come in the mail earlier that day? To think a gadget could make me do a 180, but it did. Once again all was right with the world and my spirits were lifted. I absolutely love gadgets especially one that accomplishes so many functions, and trust me this one does! (formal review coming soon, stand by)
Was my day a success? I’d say yes. I spent MOST of the day in positive spirits and even though I faltered near the end I snapped back. That’s what’s important. Again, I’m not perfect and I don’t pretend to be. Even if I wasn’t able to be positive 100% of the time a 90% positive day is a great success in my book, and you know what, my book is the one I care to read.
Those freakin bugaboos can do it every time! Not to worry, with a bit of practice, you’re defense shields will repel those bugs like water off a duck’s back! What’s more, I have a strange feeling that in due time, those people who serve as a source of contention now, will be distant memories, and your day-to-day will be filled with smile-inducing projects, and people who get the way you work and the way you are. Can I get an, Amen?!
Amen, Amen, AMEN!
this is marley & good for you that you don’t try to be positive if you’r not once again this is 5yr old marley
smooches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!