Being Thankful Is A Difference Maker
Too many times we get caught up in our daily lives and do not take a moment to stop and be thankful. Thankful for what you might ask. The answer is, thankful for everything. Too many times we over look the little things like, I woke up this morning. The sun was shinning, or it is raining and I will not have to water the lawn. It might be a windy day and you are thankful that your leaves are being blown into you neighbors yard so you will not have to rake them. Or the leaves from your neighbor’s yard are being blown into your yard, but you can walk and have the strength to rake them. Besides, if you spend as much time at the computer as I do you could probably benefit from the exercise.
Why do I mention these things to you? Well if you have just lost your job you may not be in a thankful mood. There is a passage in the bible that says, “In all things give thanks.” This means that even in your darkest times there is an opportunity for gratitude. What it takes is a change in your prospective and your outlook on things.
Having a positive attitude will benefit you in the long run. No one wants to hire Mr. or Ms. Grumpy; they want to hire Mr. or Ms. Happy. This means you have to smile and practice doing it. This can be an impossible task if you are not thankful. My recommendation is to be thankful, smile, and in time you will see everything around you change in your favor. As the singer Bobby McFerrin said “Don’t Worry, Be Happy, Don’t Worry Be Happy Now!”
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December 1st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Hello there,
Today I am thankful that I came across your blog. There’s so much to learn from each other. Thank you for individuals like you.
Thanks for dropping by.
Cheers!
December 4th, 2007 at 3:46 am
I appreciate the reminder to finding the positive, even when it may not look so positive. I’m chuckling and thankful for these positive memories–of this song, the video, and for you for bringing it to our attention again. You’ve uplifted me with your thoughts and the visual reminder. Thank you!
December 4th, 2007 at 5:16 am
Hi
I have been in adult education for over 20 years. One of the skills I try to train individuals is to gain that ability to switch on and off. Particularly when going to interviews, but also in the workplace - we need to be actors really with the ability to switch off any of the negatives in our lives and concentrate on what is important at the time. The key of course is to work on what is positive and carry that throughout the day.
Enjoy your post
thanks
les
the radical blogger