Our daughter, Jessica, just posted on her Facebook that she's livid at being stuck home today because Joe has her keys. My challenge to Jessica and to myself is to reframe this seemingly negative occurrence into one that is postitive. For instance, not being on the road today could be preventing Jessica from either causing or simply being involved in an accident. Also, staying home could give her the opportunity to create something new and wonderful in her Liberty League business.
In our Beyond Freedom study course, we learn that our minds cannot entertain a positive and negative thought at the same time. We do have a choice whether to look at things from either perspective. All of us have situtations that we wish were different. Even Jesus Christ prayed that the cup of crucifixion be taken from him. However we know the positive situation that created in that He paid for the price for all of us to know salvation and eternal life. As I write this, Tropical Storm Fay is hanging out over Florida. A good side is that my son-in-law had the day off. A more far reaching positive effect is that all the rain helps alleviate the drought in the southeast and prevent wildfires such have occurred in the past.
On my agenda today is to visit my 86 year-old mother in her assisted living home. I wish she were able to live in her own home. Focusing on what is not is a negative way of viewing the situtation. Some months ago I decided to accept what is and be grateful for today. For instance, right now Mom is participating in a Bible Study at her church. A friend takes her there every Wednesday morning. There are plenty of 86 year-olds who cannot walk or talk. Mom does both quite well. It's doubtful she will remember having attended the study by the time she gets home. But right now she is enjoying her class and her friends are enjoying her being there. Mom smiles, has a positive outlook on life, and her sense of humor makes us all laugh. I pray I have such an impact 32 years from now.
So whatever happens today, you have a choice whether to view it as positive and good or negative and bad. I pray you will be able to see the blessings in every circumstance.
To your life of prosperity,
Sandra Hayes, Summit Advisor
Liberty League International
prosperitytoday@bellsouth.net
www.achieveprosperitytoday.com
803-364-3918 office
803-609-7003 cell
Healthy Weight Loss: Creating A Fat Loss Plan
8 years ago