BE DAZZLED!!! BE ALIVE!!!
“Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you’d think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise. — Lewis Thomas, biologist
Entitlement mentality–ever hear that phrase. Basically–the world OWES me a living. Would be nice if that were really true and how much easier our days would be, right? But you know you’d be bored if that were true. You know you live for a challenge or two, right? Life seems to be a series of problems. Sorry–issues or challenges sounds better. However you look at it, it is true. We all have the same job–in reality–that of being a troubleshooter. And some days we do that job better than others. We’re all in this together. That’s an important fact to keep in mind. You are not alone. When you think you’re having a tough day, look around. So are we.
Today’s challenge is to take each of every one of those rough days and look at it with a new attitude. You will not be bored. You’ve got plenty to do. What are you waiting for? We’ve got work to do! Make every action today count. Do every small task as if it were the only task you had to do. Make every person you come in into contact with today be glad they met you because even that scant moment of contact was a positive one. Think you’re tough enough to take on a rough day–today? I know you are. You are the Best! And today will be a day to try your patience, to test your endurance, to push you to be just a little bit better than you were yesterday. At the end of this day, when you rest your head on your pillow, let’s be certain that we can look back on the day and be contented with the results. And, then take a moment to just be grateful for being alive. That, all on its own, is an amazing thing. Be dazzled!!! Be alive!!!
