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Spirituality

Take A Look Around

Every day, I look at the world and consider how fortunate I am. Is my life perfect? Of course not, but perfection doesn’t exist on this side of eternity.

There is always something to be grateful for. Actually, there are many things. We can take a lot for granted without meaning to. Having a home in a safe neighborhood, food to eat, great friends and two sons who are solid young men are just a few things on my list. If I listed everything I could write all day long.

Two people can look at the same situation. One sees an insurmountable problem while the other sees a challenging opportunity. It’s perspective. Which lens do you see the world through?

Take a few deep breaths. In your mind, focus on what you’re grateful for. Write it down. Over time you will begin to see the good in your life, not what you believe you lack.

If you have a working mind aligned with a willing spirit, you have everything you need…

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#inspiration, #spirituality

Scared

What scares you? I’m not talking about physical dangers like air turbulence or being stranded. I’m asking what scares you emotionally.

A majority of people fear change. Yet, change is inevitable, so embrace it, don’t fear it. Loss of loved ones is another thing people fear. Whenever a young person’s life ends suddenly, all of us who are parents are reminded that it could happen to us. But the probability is extremely low. Don’t focus on it.

Face your fears, otherwise they will control you. We fear what we can’t control, but the only thing we have control over is our attitude. Look to the future with unbridled optimism and hope. That attitude will keep you free from anxiety about life. You will see the future through a different lens. Stay hopeful…

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