Optimistic?

I don’t want to hear anyone say they can’t help feeling pessimistic. If you wish to feel pessimistic, that is your choice, but recognize that it is just that – a choice.

The same goes for optimism. At any point we can choose how we view the future. To be sure, we can be swayed by the voices around us, and many people are. But we can be swayed only if we let them. The future has yet to be told, but you can decide now whether you will enjoy it.

Choose optimism and no matter what the future holds, at least today will be great.

Noise...

It fills our lives. Music. Motors. Even the constant drone of refrigerators, computers, the furnace, air conditioners (Just started around here, mind you), the ticking of a clock makes noise.
Then when the TV, stereo, vacuum, car, traffic outside, and so much more are all added in, we go from constant noise to overpowering noise.

Turn it down. Turn it off. Give your ears a break. It gets stressful, and yes, it can even make us cranky. Even the music we love. Even the TV shows we enjoy. The noise works on our moods after a while.

Turn it down. Turn it off!

Absolute Priority...

What is your priority?
Is there a change you want to make? I mean really, really want to make?

If there is a change you are absolutely committed to, there is only one way to make it happen – run everything through the filter:

“Will this further my goal or take me further from my goal?”

For instance, if you have committed to turning a messy house into a neater house, the minute something enters your hand, you must commit to answering the question “If I place this there, will my house be neater or less neat than if it stays in my hand?” Only when you can answer “neater” should you let it go from your hand.

If something really is a priority, make it the priority.

Perspective...

Puddles are baby oceans. Really, there’s not much difference except that the wildlife in one lives longer and is big enough for us to see.

Trees are giant weeds. Just look at one when the leaves have fallen, and you’ll see how similar they look.

And our house is nothing but an overgrown dollhouse.

It’s all a matter of perspective. Try looking at something differently today. It will help your creative juices flow and your tolerance level grow.