Chin Checkin'....

Good morning,

Some people are not able to appreciate what they have until they have lost it.

Do you ever feel like everyone has the very things that you want? Well, not everyone but many of the people that you see. I was talking about this topic with a friend. What’s so funny is that we both agreed that yes, they may have what we want but what did they have to go through to get it? What do they have to endure to keep it? When I see my friends with their families I can’t lie, I am envious. Jealous, no, because although I have a desire for a family of my own I realize that I have a great life. Yes, I’m single but that just means I come home to quiet. I can do all of the things that I love to do. I can come and leave as I please. I watch and listen to what I want. I can eat what I want. If I want to read books all day, I can without interruption. I am only accountable for me.  I never want to be in a position where my hopes and dreams override the blessings I have at this moment. The grass on my side is just as green as the other side. Perception is not always the reality. Every situation has its pros and cons. Learn to appreciate what you have. Life is always changing so it will not stay the same forever. Enjoy the moment before it’s gone.

AND remember be thankful what you have and you will end up having more…..concentrate on what you don’t have and you will never have enough.

MAKE IT GREAT!!!! 

E

You fell....not failed.....

Good afternoon,

Sometimes when you think you have failed at something you really are just being directed to go a different way. There was a lesson there to be learned. Take it and move on. Do not linger around beating yourself up about the situation. Keep moving forward. As you know, I believe everything happens for a reason. Find the silver lining in every situation and stick it in your mental file cabinet.  I like to think about the silver lining like the movie “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate factory”. Inside a few of the chocolate bars was a golden ticket. The chocolate may not have been good for you but the ticket will lead you to a better future.  Don’t focus on the chocolate …focus on the golden ticket. To fail at something does not make you a failure. A failure is someone that gives up. They no longer put forth effort. As long as you keep getting up and attempting to be better the next time then you are not a failure. I have found this to be especially true in relationships/marriages. If it all falls apart, some people feel that they are failures. If you worked for a major corporation and it went under do you go around blaming yourself for the demise of the company? Nope…. You pack up your belongings and start looking for a new gig. In a relationship/marriage, it takes TWO people to make it work. If you do not have the effort of that other person then there will be a breakdown. At that point, you can only work on being a better person for future relationships. Do not let society place labels on you. We have all failed but it has never stopped us from trying again. Be strong. Be grateful. Be happy.

We were created to be great!

AND remember never be afraid to fail….something good always comes out of it.

MAKE IT GREAT

E