I felt inspired to put some words down. Maybe it's more like driven.
I'm tired of unnecessarily unhappy people. Yes, there are folks who have a real reason, a right almost, to be unhappy. If they've experienced a grave loss, a serious illness, a genuine depression, then yes! They have the right to be unhappy. These people who are just unhappy because they feel "the world has just been bad to them" you know what, screw off. We are all where we are because of choices we make. Yes, we can be blindsided with some real shitty situations but at the end of the day, we have the choice as to how we will respond. If we respond in a way that makes things worse, you know what, we all have the capability of either backing it up and changing our route or making the decision to plow ahead to new ground. We are never FORCED to be someone, somewhere, with something that we don't want. If you don't like something, change it. It really is that simple. If you have the drive and the will, you can do it.
With this comes being grateful. People really have to start being a little more grateful for what they have.
Did you wake up this morning? Good.
Do you and your family have your health? Good.
Did you have food in the refrigerator tonight when you wanted a snack? Good.
Will you put your head down on a soft pillow in a warm bed? Good.
Are you gainfully employed? Good.
Do you have someone who loves you? Good.
Do you have a car or means to get where you need to go? Good.
Do you have a partner who tries their best to give you what you need? Good.
Do you have kids who aren't into drugs, aren't knocked up, don't steal, don't cut people up and put them in recycle bins? Good.
You know what, right there is a pretty damn good list. And I could add lots more to it. I'm sure you could too. We have SO very much to be thankful for. Stop bitching about the small stuff. Be responsible for your actions. Live with integrity. Live with kindness. Live with love. It will take you a hell of a lot further than all your bitching and moaning. We attract what we are. Keep being a negative mess and you will draw the negative mess right to your front door.
I'm now getting off my soapbox. For now. I hope this provoked something in your mind.
As always, love the one your with. And maybe be grateful for them while you're at it.
