“I can start my day over anytime I choose.”  ~ Brook Noel

Good Morning!

My mother and I were chatting one day, and she reminded me of something I had done as a little girl.  Every once in a while, she would see me stop for a moment and close my eyes as if intently concentrating on something.  One day, when I was doing this after lunch, she asked me what I was doing.  I informed her that, “My day isn’t going that good, so I am starting it over.”  I don’t know where I learned the skill, but it has served me well.

In 2005, I was interviewed by a Penn State researcher studying the minds of media entrepreneurs.  Toward the end of the interview, she asked me, “What keeps you going during the bad days?”  I didn’t pause for a second before responding, “I don’t have bad days.”  While there are moments during the day that can be challenging or troubling, very rarely do I let that moment seep into the attitude of the entire day.  If my morning is challenging, then, come lunchtime, I take a moment to clear my mind and “restart my day” – anticipating nothing but the best for the afternoon.  Surely, there is joy to be found each and every day.  If we let a challenging circumstance set the stage for the entire day, we miss the joys and opportunities of the day at hand.

Your Turn:  When you face a challenging day this week, try “restarting your day.”

Today’s Affirmation:  Each day brings joy, fulfillment, and love.