I am at a place in my mind where I can see goodness and love in my life. As I see the goodness all around me it allows me to accept even more. All I have to do is be open and alert to accept the good that is mine.
Interesting thing about seeing good or bad is you see what you focus on. I did some photography experiments where I would focus on something good in a scene then I would refocus the camera on something unpleasant in the same scene. The picture became what ever the main focus emphasized.
Another quote that I kept on my bedroom door as a teenager:
You can morn because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.
Hardest thing about counseling was during the sessions I focused on what was wrong with me. I wanted to fix why I would get so confused, depressed, anxious, angry, and all the other problems I faced. But when I only focused on these things I felt more and more like I was a bad person. I am working on learning balancing understanding why depression seems to sneak up on me at every corner and learning that sometimes I just need to turn around and look at the bright and beautiful. I purposely sign up for websites that send happy and uplifting thoughts or pictures. If their overall message is negative I get off their email list. I like Zig Ziglar's comment:
“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.”
Hope you have a Happy Halloween.
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