Count The Ways

In my last post I asked you to think about what makes life good when things are going good, and what makes it good when things are hard.  I'll bet that when things are going good, the things that seem to make you happy are the things that are so easily lost and that are dependant on the whims of fortune.  Hey, I'm with you on a lot of that!  It's great to have extra money, easy success, and few worries.  As I remember it was also fun to ride on a seesaw...until the kid on the other end jumped off while you were up in the air.  Once you realized that might happen, wasn't there always a little anxiety associated with the seesaw, despite the promise of fun?  It didn't make you stay off the seesaw, but you tried to be ready for the big fall, didn't you?  

Depending on the economy to be predictable is like expecting every kid you ride a seesaw with to stay on and to tell you when he's getting off.  It's not realistic.  So, let's look at the things that keep you happy when things are tough.  I'll start:

I have three great kids who love me no matter what.  They're funny, kind, loving, devoted, dependable,and they have great character.  I even have a granddaughter on the way.  They love each other and they love me, and that makes me happy.

I have a deep faith in God that sustains me and inspires me.  I am part of a very supportive faith community.  

I have a wonderful extended family, especially my brother, Charlie.

I work for a great human being who is a gift to everyone he comes in contact with.  Our staff is filled with good people who are committed to what they do and who help and support each other and take great care of our patients.

I have enough of everything I need, and more than enough of some things.

I have just enough wisdom to know that anything bad that happens to me will make me stronger, and that if I wait long enough and have enough patience and faith, good things will happen again.

How about you?  Have you take the time to count the ways that you are fortunate, or are you too busy worrying about what's wrong?  Ok, so if you can't stop looking at what's wrong, can you step back just a little and see if you can use the good things to help you overcome the things that are wrong?  Start your good list and go from there.  You might be surprised.

 

Comments

[Dental Implant in Gurgaon @Jessica]

Yaa.. Answer for your last post is family.. You happy family makes you happy..And you have a nice story. Thanks for sharing. It is good.

[Jessica Blox]

Yaa i am counting my ways,. and need more time to think.. I will get back to you early..

[Spring Adult Dentistry]

Always view the glass half full. Life is not bad at all. Count your blessings and you'll find out that it outnumbered your "misfortunes".