...living a less toxic life!
• Jul. 13, 2007 - 3 Simple Words
I recently learned how three simple words could change my attitude from a negative one to a pleasant and thankful one.
For example, the children are playing quietly and I'm enjoying a book. I look at the clock and sigh, "I guess I have to start dinner now." Or I may be in the middle of organizing my kitchen when I remember that I have to take my daughter for her violin lesson. Or while working on a fun project, I know I have to finish balancing my check book or I'll get stressed out.
Now replace "I have to" with "I get to" and see what happens.
I get to cook dinner for my family now. How blessed I am that I'm in charge of what they eat. I get to feed them with nutritious and delicious food.
My daughter is talented and I get to take her to her class. How blessed we are that I'm at home with her and when she needs me to drive her anywhere, I'm able to do it.
Not everyone has a checkbook. I get to balance mine! My husband has given me free rein of it and I get to balance it. How blessed I am.
Try it! Just three simple words, and you will find yourself counting your blessings instead of grumbling when you face a task that you rather not be doing at the moment. |
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