I received an e-mail giving me thought provoking sayings. They started out with "I Believe". The one that caught my attention was: "I believe that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become". Just think about that.
For a long time I blamed my circumstances as a child, a young adult, and even as an older adult on my family's disfunctions and teachers letting me fall through the cracks for verious reasons. Oops!!!! but I AM responsible for who I become. WOW!! Where did that come from???
I'm learning that dwelling in the past....ohhhh yes, and worrying about tomorrow is such a waste of time and energy. Today is where I need to focus. There is always those pesky obstacles, challenges and yes, those frequent tough decisions to face. I'm learning. Take care of the day at hand.
That doesn't mean I can't make plans for the future. I am planning a week-end with friends the end of October. My brother(whom I haven't seen for two years) is coming for Christmas, meetings to attend and tasks to perform. I still have my daily life that needs to be kept in the day so I can focus at my best.
Yes, "I believe". I am the only one that can make me happy. Most of the time it's all good. But for those moments that lay heavy on my heart? The day that seems extra stressful? I put on my "Attitude of Gratitude". (That's a whole other story). I am blessed beyond my imagination. How about you?
