You know when you keep thinking of something and you just feel like you have to get it out? That was me before sitting down to write this post. I had something else planned to write but I kept thinking...sometimes its hard and it just evolved from there.
We all heard the sayings, life isn't fair, life is hard and so on. Sometimes life can be hard but we don't experience it for long. There are so many things that I want to do but I know I can't do a million things at once. I can't just pick and go anymore, I'm someone's parent now. There are times I want to but I know things have to be planned out now. I will get to those place I want to go, just have to be patient and plan it out.
It seems like we focus so much on what is hard about life that we forget about the easy stuff. We forget sometimes about all the good things that happen and to be grateful for getting through those rough patches. You may not like your living situation but you have a roof over your head and a place to call home. You may not like the place of employment but you have an income and can say you have a job. We are somewhat taught by society to focus on those hard times, it makes us forget about the good in the world.
I remember a time that I took my son to Chick Fil A and it was super crowded. I think it was one of those days that there was no school and all the parents were thinking the same thing lol. I kept thinking we weren't going to find a a place to sit and I know he wanted to sit inside and eat. My son asked about where we were going to sit and I said I hope we can find a seat when the woman in front of me turns around and says to her friend to save a table and she said I got you. She didn't have to do that but it made me forget the crowded place and the worry about finding somewhere to sit. It was such a nice act of kindness. I was super thankful and so appreciative. It made me think about doing more random acts of kindness to spread more positive vibes around. We need that more than ever today.
I just want to encourage all of you reading this to think about the good more than the bad. Yes there is a lot of horrible and bad things happening but it takes a few seconds to think of something good and it could change your whole mood. See you guys Thursday!
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Love the new layout Andrea! And thanks for sharing this. I agree, we do forget sometimes what we have. I do hug my dogs and hubby tighter every night because we survived another day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jackie, I agree! I am thankful for everyday that we got through the day!
DeleteI enjoyed your heartfilled post. Yes,as adults we tend to focus on keeping the boat afloat but you can't forget about enjoying the journey. Life is a constant juggling act sometimes you keep all the balls up and sometimes you drop a few. It's ok. It's your life. You make the best decision for what makes you ok with who you are and where you're headed not with what others are doing.
ReplyDeleteI agree so much with your statement. Thanks for stopping by Jo!
DeleteThanks for sharing this post Drea. I'm always appreciative of the things I have. Sometimes we can forget to focus on the good things versues the bad and stressors of life. Being an adult can be challenging, but I try to remember the simple things that make me smile.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are days I want to give adulthood back lol but trying to be more positive helps. Thanks for reading Pilar!
DeleteThat is so true! We all tend to focus on the negative and not the positive.
ReplyDeleteYes, it doesn't happen overnight but everyday it helps and gets better. Thanks for reading Tanya!
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