This blog is being posted a day late as yesterday I removed the last remnants from my previous dwelling. The wear and tear on my body over the past several days was phenomenal. Now I will begin a new year creating order from the chaos.
Years ago I used to date a man who was fond of saying that he was always a day late and a dollar short. He also said that, “If it weren’t for bad luck, he would have no luck at all.” So often, people grow up with these negative sentiments, beginning a pattern of negativity that can last a lifetime.
It can be difficult to change the habit of continually looking for what is wrong in your life, but it is simply a habit and habits can be changed. A few people will be making New Year’s resolutions. A resolution is a firmness of purpose. However; merely stating your intention to change is not enough. Habitually negative thinking cannot be changed by force. It requires awareness. As you notice a negative thought, you simply replace it with a positive one. Over time, the positive thoughts will outnumber the unpleasant ones. When you continually add fresh water to a glass of dirty water, eventually all of the dirty liquid is replaced with fresh. If you are contemplating making a more positive attitude your New Year’s resolution, you must begin by becoming aware of your thoughts. But, that is only the first step. The next step is to empty your head of all thought. To be continued…
