On Sunday our family drove south to a family reunion. On the way there, one of my beauties (who shall remain nameless to protect her identity) had a MAJOR attitude problem. Nothing any of us could say or do could bring her out of her funk. Everything that anyone said or did seemed to be wrong.
I know that all of the girls are growing older and that I am sure we have many more days like this ahead of us--with hormones and all. I was trying to remember if I had such attitudes when I was younger, and I'm sure that I did. (I remember a few "groundings" I got because of my attitude quite well, in fact.)
But I've outgrown all that, right?
Wrong.
As I was thinking about my sweeties "attitude problem" I was suddenly aware that I have definitely been suffering from my own attitude problem lately, too. Mine might not manifest itself in quite the outward way that hers did that day, but I definitely have had a big one.
I have had a few things happen lately, and the first thing that comes to mind is, "Why me? Why this? Why now?" I hadn't realized how much damage this was doing to me--to my spirit. I have just been in this funk the past little while, and I really think it has to do with my negative attitude.
I am trying to change that. I am trying to look around at all I have been blessed with. From the big things like my family--a great husband and kids, loving parents--to the little things like the beauty of butterflies and hummingbirds, and everything in between.
It seems to be working. It's amazing how much an "attitude of gratitude" can help improve the very quality of your life. By looking for (and finding) all the things I have to be thankful for, I am pushing out all of the negative thoughts and feelings I had been having about life. What a difference that makes!
I guess that whether you're a young person or a grown one, there's always room to make an attitude adjustment. I'm glad my daughter overcame hers to enjoy the family reunion, and I am glad to be overcoming mine to more fully enjoy life.
"Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." ~Anonymous
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I needed this right at this very moment. :) Thanks.
Been there, done that, will be there again (no doubt)...thanks for the reminder!
And, P.S. anytime you need eggs, just let me know. :-) We love breakfast for dinner---yummm! :-) Thanks for your nice comments. :-)
Oh, and cute blog layout too! I'll have to check it out.
You are soooooo right. I have felt 'our little angel' has had quite the attitude lately, but if I am honest with myself, I have to wonder if her's isn't just a reflection of mine??? By the way, have you heard of the book the Secret - I love it! If you haven't heard of it let me know and I will tell you more!
Jenn,
I know I tell you this often, but I want you to know again that I think you are a wonderful woman and I am so glad you are my daughter! You are an inspiration to so many people, me included.
Love, Mom
i can relate. although i never had or never have an attitude. :) I'll bet that comment gets my mom cringing! I know I just lied but it was such an obvious one i figure i'm not in too much trouble. the lord will forgive me. he's probably laughing at it too. I've been in that funk actually too lately. trying to get out of it too and glad to see I'm not working alone but even more glad that your getting past it. it was great seeing you yesterday!
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