I choose...

A beautiful day

A BEAUTIFUL DAY

I woke up early today, excited over all the things
I get to do before the day ends...

My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or...
I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can grumble about my health or...
I can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or...
I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or...
I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or...
I can feel honored because life has provided shelter for
my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped...
And here I am the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

Today I am going to have a BEAUTIFUL DAY...

~ Author Unknown ~
Well, I didn't exactly wake up early, but I did wake up!! lol :)
And it takes getting through my first cup of anything caffeinated to get excited about my day! < it's a big cup!! lol
All that aside, I think that pretty much sums me up. I think about these things on a daily basis, I even stress about some of them. I'm pretty bad about it some times. So my hubby says! :) We can choose to be upset about what we have to do, or we can except them all as gifts. Gifts of life....you know......that we have one! Like most of us, I take all of these for granted. I don't think about the alternatives, not having a job to complain about....been there...hated it...or not having a house to clean....it's more like, clean up after hubby!
I have decided to put this up on my wall as a constent reminder. I need a constent reminder....(my sometimers seems to be leaning more toward all- the -timers..)(forgetfullness) I used to be more up beat and outgoing, but so many crappy things has happened over the last couple of years that has dimmed my sparkle! I am going to sparkle again!!!!
Stop taking things for granted! I choose to have a beautiful day!
Who's with me!!??

Crazy Lady

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I'm with you! I used to be a very dark person about things. It just came naturally to me. But now I am striving to be more upbeat, and see the positive side of life. I want to see more of the bright sun, and less of the dark clouds. Figuratively and literally. This isn't always easy though, because I live in the gloomy Pacific Northwest! . But I am getting better at it. I like what you did here! Very nice writing. You're welcome to check out my blog anytime you want to. And I'll try and visit yours again too. Thanks for the cool blog!

~MadPoet
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I try and have a beautiful day every day too.

Great article!
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Thanks! I am glad you guys liked it! I found this looking for inspiration.....inspiration to do what, I don't know....but it inspired me! :)

Madpoet,
I will definitely check out your site, as soon as my computer (at work) will let me! (it's a mac..)
Keep on with your beautiful days!