Good Morning - Attitude & Priorities
Published: Tue, 12/17/13
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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.
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