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"Happiness is in the heart, not in the
circumstances."
~Anonymous
Good morning! The
vision of the happy family eating homemade meals
every night, having family time once a week, and
anticipating the annual family vacation is a great
one. But for the most part, it's just that: a
vision. We are much more likely to go through
"spurts" where we feel we are pulling together as a
family, and go through times where it seems no
matter what we try, we're falling apart.
Occasionally, our
vacations will be wonderful. Other times they'll be
filled with sick kids, sunburn, or lost luggage.
Sometimes we will all sit down to eat together.
Other times there is bound to be a last-minute
meeting, an after school sport, or, if we do all sit
down-a burnt dinner because the chef is in shock at
everyone's arrival.
But what makes the
difference between the good trips and the bad? Take,
for example, two families who have excitedly planned
a picnic. The day for the picnic arrives-and storms
arrive with it.
There is no hope of the outdoor jaunt that the
family craved. Why does one family complain about
the weather, mope and pout, while another family
throws the picnic blanket down on the living room
floor, grabs the snacks and a board game and enjoys
a day "in"?
It all ties back to priorities and attitude. If your
priority is truly your family, sure it will be a
disappointment that it's raining, but you can focus
on the fact you still have your family together, and
there are plenty of other ways to spend your time.
If your focus is elsewhere, you are likely to mope,
since the picnic probably became a vehicle for
"using up the time," because you felt it necessary.
Your Turn:
When plans change and good intentions go awry, don't
give up. Step back and look for ideas to make the
most of what you have in the here and now.
Today's
Affirmation: I promote happiness and
togetherness.
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