Rainy days and Mondays

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When I first saw the title to Keith’s post today, I thought we were (as we so often are) of like minds, and that he had also played the same song as my music post this morning. But alas, Keith took a line from the song and used it as the basis for his musings – musings that make a heck of a lot of good sense! Take a look for yourself … And thank YOU, Keith, for reminding us that we can’t let the darkness engulf us, but must sometimes step back so we survive to fight another day.

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The next song lyric based on the title is “always get me down.” But, it is a mindset that can be adjusted. For example, if it is raining on Monday, that is OK, as you will be at work (if you work indoors) and your grass and flowers will get watered.

We have it in our power to impact our “perception” of the day. If you wake up channeling your inner Eeyore, it will be a gloomy day. If you wake up with your best Tigger attitude, you will perceive more joy.

I recognize things are not perfect in the world, but they never will be. Bad news gets reported as news far greater than its proportion of occurrence in the real world. It has a larger echo, as well, so good news does not stand a chance.

There is also that Serenity Prayer focus where you should be less…

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7 thoughts on “Rainy days and Mondays”

  1. Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson

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