I have heard it said that there is nothing good or bad in this life, it is just our perception that makes the difference. I decide by the way I think about an item if it is good or bad for me. And, we all do it.
Wayne Dyer talks about something he observed the day the Shuttle exploded on take off from JFK center in Florida. He was preparing for a talk in California and had not heard about the accident. Someone that he was with heard the news about 10 hours after it happened.
This person said “that makes me so sad”. Wayne turned to her and said “if that made you sad, you would have been sad ten hours ago”. So, it is not what happens that effects but what we think about something.
When my grand daughter was born and given a very short life expectancy, we could have just collapsed and become the victim. But, we have decided to celebrate her life and enjoy her while she is physically around.
If one wants to be happy, do it, BE happy.
To see what it takes to be happy, watch a child during a birthday or Christmas celebration. The little ones seem to have more fun playing with the boxes and wrapping than the expensive gift. They are able to be happy thru the use of their imagination, not the stuff.
Life is as good as I allow it to be.
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