Lately, this crazy thing’s been happening to me…and to basically everyone I know:  we’ve been experiencing really, really difficult things.  In addition to what’s on my plate right now, one of my dearest friends is getting over a really bad breakup.    Another is changing careers.   Another is coping with immense physical pain, with few medical treatment options remaining.  I tell you, life is tough right now!  And when I look at what these men and women are experiencing, I am awed by their strength and fortitude.  Personally, I get to see the progress I make, the strength I gain, as I continue on in the face of transition and tragedy every day.

You see, I have this thought:  I can look at a given situation with fear, sadness, and anger, or I can look at it with hope and joy.  It’s up to me.  I get to pick.  (I love it when I’m in charge!)  I remind myself of this thought just about every day.  It really, really helps me respond to situations in a positive way, because I acknowledge that I may not be in control of the event or person that triggered an initially-negative response, but I am in control of my attitude.  Like I said, I LOVE being in charge

Then, when I act on my choice to be proactive, great things happen.  I’m not saying the situation resolves.  It may not even change at all.  But I am happier.

And that makes all the difference in the world.

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