Every relationship goes through trials. You'll hear people tell you marriage is hard, raising kids is hard, dealing with the in-laws is hard. The truth is, when you look at the whole picture, it's not hard at all. There are going to be challenges, but you have to accept that any situation involving two or more human beings will always have its ups and downs.
Remember the last time you went to Disney World? Do you remember the rides or the lines? The smiles or the heat? Think about how you think about things. Your perception determines your reality and the truth is if you perceive only the bad in a situation, the good becomes imperceptible.
My mom used to tell me a story about the pessimist who won the lottery. He won a ton of money and there he was sitting on the curb, head in hands, depressed. A friend came by and congratulated him on his great fortune. The lotto winner could only sigh and hang his head. When his friend asked why he was so glum, he explained that the money was going to bring more problems than blessings.
"What kind of problems?" the friend asked.
The new millionaire responded, "Now I have to buy a brand new Mercedes and a house on the ocean. I'm going to have to take great vacations and marry a beautiful woman. This is the worst thing that ever happened to me."
I am not implying that winning the lottery is the solution to all your problems. What I am saying is that we sometimes fail to look at the big picture. Your husband leaves his socks on the floor. Big deal. Your wife wants to show you what she bought at the mall when you're trying to watch the big game. So what? There will always be another game. Pick up your socks. Love one another. Love your children, your parents, your neighbors, your co-workers, even your boss and especially your enemies. Only love can conquer hate but it only works if you put it out there.
Make it your mission to find the good in everyone. Start with your spouse, then your children, your parents, and make it a habit. Make finding the good in others such a habit that you become almost childlike in your innocence. If you raise your expectations, you'd be surprised how often people will rise to meet them.
Today's Lessons:
- Love is a choice. Choose to love.
- Seek the good. Ignore and forget the bad.
- People will meet you somewhere between your example and your expectations.
Today's Declarations:
- Day by day in every way I am getting better and better.
- I choose love over hate and as I send love into the world, even more love comes back.
- I focus on the good in every person and every situation.
What the world needs now, is... You know the words. Spread the love. We can make the world a better place.
Make it your best day yet. God bless you.
- Adolfo
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