End of Year Post

point of view is everything

wishing you abundant happiness

(there is always One Good Thing)

I hope to return to posting in the New Year.

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Attitude Adjustment

I woke this morning thinking about the importance of attitude.

Attitudes are formed from life experiences and from expectations

set in place from childhood.

Confidence hinges on attitude.

Happiness depends on attitude.

Resilience relies on attitude.

Attitude affects performance.

Well-being or dis-ease are influenced by attitude.

Attitude determines how life is perceived and evaluated.

I can be negative or positive - the choice is mine to make.

I can close mind and heart against all that isn't "true" or "right."

Or, I can open mind and heart to understand and appreciate nuances.

My attitude is the only thing in life that is totally under my control.

If I'm having a "bad" day - my choice.

If I feel frustrated, angry, bitter - my choice.

If I judge harshly - my choice.

If I hate - my choice.

(The opposites are also true.)

I believe it's possible to alter attitude,

but it takes mindfulness and willingness to change.

Attitude begs me to ask the question,

"Why am I thinking, feeling, acting in a particular way?"

Moment by moment,

life demands adjustment.

Attitude determines responses 

to life's changing drama.

Snow adds whimsy to Yarrow which will soon be buried under white.

Nature hinges on change and adjustment.

The cycle demands adaptation.

Finding One Good Thing depends on your focus, your perception, your judgement.

Have you thought about your attitude lately?

Do you think it needs an adjustment?

Purpose and Focus

icicles on wild roses

sitting by the fire

typing with cold fingers

wind throwing snow pellets

rattling the windowpanes

perhaps a cup of tea

steam rising to my face

warmth leaking into my hands

is in order

more snow now than when this photo

of my husband was taken last week

we are able to cross country ski

John Deere is busy plowing

I'm participating in 21 Days of Gratitude

the first two sessions covered

purpose and focus

we all have a special purpose

sometimes we lose it

needing to find it once again

focus on the present moment

is still my struggle

but 

I'm slowly improving

 which is One Good Thing

be gentle with yourself - as I will be with myself