My problem with that, however, is that life is far too precious to just wish it away because you have to work or go to school or cater to whatever other responsibilities one may have because it's a weekday. Some people woke up this beautiful Wednesday morning and thought to themselves, "It's a new day." And smiled, taking in fresh morning air and the possibilities a new day brings.
Those people may be rich and successful, or they may be homeless. The difference, though, between them and me this morning is perspective. Your perspective of a day or time or situation will affect your behavior. Where your thoughts go, your behavior will follow.
So I suggest, no matter where you are in your day right now, take a step back and examine your perspective. It's not always about "well it could be worse." It's true that things could always be worse. But I think it's better to just appreciate the great things in life. For me, it's the little things that make it all worthwhile. In the midst of being frustrated at work this morning, I took a step back and smiled. Why? Smiling releases endorphins which help to alleviate stress in the body. More importantly, we should smile because it’s worth it.
Personally, I associate smiling with being goofy. I am, after all, a goofball (or ball of goof, whichever you prefer :). I am an adult, but I try my best to never let go of being a kid at heart. Remember what it was like? Giggling and snickering for no apparent reason. Throwing leaves in the air and being fascinated with the way they fall. Walking in the middle of the tiles because stepping on the cracks was against the rules.
Those were innocently magical times. I suggest we look at today from the perspective of a child—it’s a new adventure and there are plenty of reasons to smile.
**picture is of my nephew. this kid knows how to enjoy life :)
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