Do you believe that today is a blessed day? Why do you believe it? Because the sun is shining, the dogs are barking, the wind is blowing in the leaves and there are no guns and bullets flying over your head? You see, everything is about perspective, how you look at the world. Some may wake up and think to themselves, it's going to rain because I see dark clouds in the sky and then go on to have a miserable day expecting rain. Others might say wow, the sun is trying to peak out from behind the clouds, it's going to be a good one. The way we look at the world, what we think is what we produce in spite of all that's going on around us.
Thinking positive thoughts is better for us that being bugged down by negativity. It is not pollyanish to do so but to do so is to preserve our health and to be happy in this world. Being happy is good for health. There is research that shows happier people live longer and healthier lives. Becoming a positive person does not happen overnight, it is a habit that must be nurtured. Here are five ways to nurture a positive outlook:
1. Make a decision to be positive
2. Become aware of your thoughts and gently replace negative thoughts with something positive, do this as often as it takes - practice
3. Like Pollyanna try to find the good in everything and believe me it is not hard to find.
4. When obstacles come in your way make a game out of it on how to jump over it like they do in the hurdles sport in the olympics - you can do it if you try.
5. Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn. Be excited about your new lesson and try to learn your lesson as fast as you can and move on to the next.
5. Visualize life as a series of challenges and opportunities. We are here to learn and grow spiritually the tests we face are God/Creator/Universe/Great Spirit, Allah's way of making sure something is getting through.
6. Find a reason a laugh as often as you can - laughter is wonderful
7. Always expect the best and accept that whatever happens in your life is for the best
8. Always accept that something better is in store for you and is coming your way.
9. Open your heart to accept the bounties of the universe and be grateful for what you receive.
10. The greatest lesson and the greatest service and the greatest gift we can give to ourselves that will help us to remain positive is being of service to others.
p.s. On my way to work, I bumped into this bunny rabbit and I had to take a picture of it - it just lifted my spirits just watching it going about its business - I am truly blessed with sight to see
