Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. --Doug Larson
Life is never just one thing. It is quite possible to feel optimistic and happy even when some things are not right with us. An optimistic outlook gives us energy to handle the harder things that we have to deal with. Research shows that people who have a positive attitude have a stronger immune system, are healthier, live longer, and are even more likely to recover from serious illness.
To believe in hopeful outcomes is largely a matter of choice. Many of us have experienced big disappointments and defeats in life. But having come this far, we can look back and see that somehow we had the capacity to deal with it. The Second Step guides us to believe in hopeful possibilities. We can't say that things will always turn out just the way we hope, but that we can cope with whatever happens.
Today I choose to believe that a power greater than myself can help me deal with life, and I have reason to be optimistic.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
I've had kind of a pessimistic attitude lately, and it's especially bad considering it's spring - my most happy time : )
I've been working a lot - and getting a lot done in life. I'm starting to whine about the sore muscles and they busy busy, but the other day I flew up 2 flights of stairs and didn't even notice. I'm getting stronger. My body has recovered from the abuse. I'm healthy and able to work very hard for very long periods of time. I'm in shape - eating healthy - working hard - but not taking the time to appreciate it, just whine about it. I have a lot to be grateful for if I look at it straight. I'm so grateful for this program.
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Thanks for everything. Peace and Love on your journey.
It's all about 'Attitude' ... ... ... We can be about as happy, or sad, as we wish ourselves to be ... ... ... I can now be grateful for the sore muscles when I see my son in his wheelchair, ...... unable to simply get up and walk !!!
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
