It’s never been more clear to me that attitude is everything.
I can always find many things to be grateful for. It is gratitude that carries me to happiness. Making a gratitude list has rescued me from despair, discouragement, loneliness and the like. It’s medicine for self-pity.
I can always find many things to complain about. I can choose to be disgruntled. That’s a silly way to live. We only get so much time. I want to enjoy mine!
I can choose to live in happiness. It should be an easy choice! I haven’t always had this clarity. I’m so grateful to be grateful!
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January 12, 2013 at 5:51 pm
Katie
I have never actually made a list…I will save that nugget for later, thanks. 8)
January 12, 2013 at 5:54 pm
frankoshanko
It’s incredibly powerful! I’ve gone from really low to really content just by making the list. I’ve written quite a few. Sometimes I just do it in my head. Writing is good! Maybe I’ll do one here…..
January 12, 2013 at 9:43 pm
Beauty of Freedom
Great thoughts…and your so right…there will always be sooo many things to be upset or disgruntled about. Choose to be content regardless of the situation or circumstance and life will work out a whole lot better
January 12, 2013 at 9:45 pm
frankoshanko
I can tell that’s what you’re doing by looking at your smile!
January 12, 2013 at 9:48 pm
Beauty of Freedom
Trying my best…I’m trying my best
January 12, 2013 at 9:49 pm
frankoshanko
Keep it up!
January 12, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Beauty of Freedom
Same to you!
January 13, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Marylin Warner
It is a choice, and because it is our choice we are grateful for that as well.
Excellent post.
January 13, 2013 at 2:18 pm
frankoshanko
Thanks! We are truly blessed with life, freedom, opportunities…..
January 14, 2013 at 4:25 am
Susanna
I encourage people to include in their journal things they are grateful for. Actually expressing a daily gratitude is supposed to increase one’s sense of well being.
January 14, 2013 at 8:10 am
frankoshanko
For me, it is absolutely true, consistently!
January 14, 2013 at 7:51 am
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January 19, 2013 at 1:56 pm
morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer
I admire your upbeat look at life and whatever it throws at you. That’s a wonderful way to see the world.
January 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm
frankoshanko
Thanks! It makes my life so much better! Who knows what everyone else will do? I want to be happy either way!