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I live by this credo:
Have a little laugh at life and look around you for
happiness instead of sadness. Laughter had always
brought me out of unhappy situations. Even in your
darkest moment, you usually can find something to laugh
about if you try hard enough. -- Red Skelton, 1913-1997,
Comedian
Good morning! We all have days that test our ability to
remain upbeat and positive. We all have days where it
seems every little thing is out to wear us down. Often
these days come after several days or weeks of "up
time," where we are creating the life we desire.
Some people view these days as the world saying, "I told
you so." They use these days as an excuse to let their
dreams and hopes go.
I think these days come for a different reason. I think
these days are a great opportunity to improve ourselves.
While I used to get down on these days too, I had to
learn to treat them with the same respect that I did the
"good days." Surely, these days much have a purpose.
When I approached these days with that attitude, I
quickly uncovered their purpose.
These days don't intend to bring a dark cloud to live at
our doorstep. These days come to challenge us to see
something new-- to remember how to laugh-- to remember
what is good. These days ground us and challenge us to
explore our core values for the simple and delightful
daily rewards of life.
The path of life is never smooth. These "cloudy" days
will come and go. We can't hide from these days and
"wait for a better one." There simply isn't enough time
in life to waste a single day.
Your turn:
When a "cloudy day" comes your way, embrace it. Use it
as a catalyst to find something to laugh about or
someone to laugh with. Turn back to life's simple joys--
a child's smile, a phone call, a serene walk. While what
is going on externally can be sunny or cloudy, we
control whether our reaction will be sunny or cloudy.
Your affirmation:
I used life's stormy days to strengthen my umbrella.
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