It's All About Perspective

The perspective you choose will determine whether you use your challenging life experiences as opportunities for growth and recommitment to your vision for your life, or as a reason to simply give up on your hopes and dreams.

People who are happy don't necessarily have less adversity in their lives than others. They simply have learned that it's all about their self-talk. Everyone has preferences. We would prefer to keep our jobs (usually). We would prefer to be in good health. We would prefer to have the perfect family. But until those things occur, we must keep our eyes on the real goal, which is enjoyment of life right now.

Unfortunately, quite a few of us succumb to the victim mindset that tells us, "He is making me unhappy," or "my age is making me unhappy," or "my job is making me unhappy." It's always some external factor - - presumably outside our control - - that makes us unhappy. Try suspending that belief. Consider instead that your success in life and your happiness level are directly tied to your thoughts and the actions you take as a result of those thoughts.

With greatest love and respect for you, Donna Daisy