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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