Each morning when I pray and meditate, I decide to have a wonderful day. Everything that is thrown at me obviously isn’t wonderful but, I make up my mind to greet it that way. It’s not about what happens to me, it’s about my attitude toward all that happens to me.
I can’t determine how others will treat me. I CAN determine my reaction to it.
I can’t be the one to decide I will have no enemies. I CAN decide to think of those enemies as tools to help me practice patience and tolerance.
As I get older, I can choose to stay in bed all day and complain about how horrible it is to have a body with parts that don’t always work anymore OR I can get out of bed, thankful for those that DO still work.
I can be jealous when I see another woman flirt with J OR I can smile and think about how wonderful it is to have an attractive man for a partner.
I can be hurt when someone lies about me OR I can develop compassion for them and pray that whatever is hurting in them and making them want to hurt me is healed soon.
I can be frustrated with the economy OR I can be grateful I have a job to go to each day.
I can want a better car or house or larger bank account or whatever…OR I can be grateful for all that is mine.
Happiness is something we decide on ahead of time.
My morning meditation time is dedicated to deciding I’m going to be happy today.
And it works!
Much Love,
Mercedes
5 comments:
Comes back to the power of positive thinking doesn't it.
It sure does! Choosing happiness, gratitude, positive attitude...all of it...our choice and the choices we make have the power to shape our worlds.
Thank you again for being here...I very much appreciate knowing you are reading all my ramblings. :-)
Much Love,
Mercedes
I was hurting today because today is Mothers Day and my sons didn't go out to dinner with us but l just went on line and find your site and read it. I felt so much better after reading . I am so bless. Thank You and Happy Mothers Day
Hi Mercedes!
I'm Ulii from Rori's blog and came here to check some of your meditation room pics (which are wonderful, by the way)...as I (finally!) found the will & the moment to start with the meditation excercise you described on Rori's blog already months ago. Want to say to you that now after reading several of your posts I find you and this blog & your attitude & personality really inspiring. And specially this post spoke to me today! Thank you for sharing of yourself on here and on Rori's blog too. Hugs & love & blessings to you!
Ulii
Anonymous #1...It's been forever since you posted your comment and I never responded!! I don't know what happened but I don't seem to see where I was notified and I am so, so sorry!
I'm very happy you read here and grateful that I was able to touch you in some way and make your day a little better. Thank you and I hope you are still reading here and finding value.
Ulii!!! Welcome! I am blessed to have you here! I wish you only the best with your meditation practice...it can be discouraging at first, but be patient with it and don't give up...it will change so much for you if you give it time and be patient with yourself.
I would be delighted and grateful if you would consider coming back here and letting me know how your meditation journey is going. If there is anything I can do to help or any questions I can answer, let me know. I would be honored to be a part in any way I can.
Much Love,
Mercedes
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