Negativity begets negativity. Yesterday I was doing some volunteer work at a local state park with two twenty something women. A visitor came by and was told the trail was closed and why it was closed. The visitor began to complain. She walked away complaining. Then the two twenty somethings start to complain about her complaining and guess what happened then? That’s right, I started to mentally complain about them complaining. The absurdity of the situation got my attention. Do you remember that old shampoo commercial? “She told a friend, and she told a friend….” Negativity perpetuates itself and breeds dissatisfaction. That woman who complained? When she came back she was still unhappy. Yesterday was a glorious day in a glorious place and she robbed herself of that gift, just like we all do when we complain and can’t accept the way things are and be flexible enough to go with the flow. I don’t know about you but, I want to enjoy the gifts of the day in all their flawed glory. I want to be happy because it makes life easier. Life is full of ups and downs, but we don’t have to go up and down with them.
Yesterday I did pretty well, I had to catch myself a couple of times. I’m on Spring Break this week so I’m building up my acceptance and trust muscles now while it requires relatively little effort. How’s everyone doing?
i use a combo of shea butter and aloe vera moisturizer. Works great. I use shea butter on my lips, around my eyes and nose (dry areas), My father swears by vasoline.
p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
Thought I would loose it last night, but still going strong.
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The Easter Sunday we usually have (brunch at my house) completely fell apart for 1 reason or another & I’m SO proud of myself; I just let it roll off my back. What does it really matter anyways? I purposely headed off the negative thoughts. I still saw my kids, a bit here, a bit there, had a nice visit with my folks & it was a beautiful day! I’ve been reminding my husband for the last couple of years that the wisteria needs more than just a trim, so he actually gave it a good pruning. Call me a cheap date, but that was enough to make my day right there!
I’ve been working hard the last 4 days & today I’m rewarding myself by going on a little road trip with 4 friends to shop. It doesn’t look like I’ll be having those vicious thoughts today.
Amen to what you say. Life is a big stage, why would we choose to play a part that kept us unhappy? Not me.