dailydatewithgod

Life is more than what happens.  Life is about what I perceive about what is happening.  Two people can be present at the same event and have two completely different experiences.  This is because we each create our own meaning about what is happening.  We have no control over the reality of what actually happens but we have control over our thinking about what happens.  For me it’s about turning my attitude around if it is causing me pain.  I used to think I had a high tolerance for pain but found out that was because I was pretty numbed out.  When I am fully present to what is happening in my life I find out that I am actually very sensitive.  Last week, I was facing a long day at work and I was tired from the day before so I knew that I would be particularly sensitive and to be on guard not to take anything to heart.  There was some joking in the office and before I knew it I was feeling defensive and uptight. In that moment, I had enough presence of mind to stop to stop and remind myself that it was not about me and to let it go.  I asked God to help me to turn my thinking around.  Funny how the rest of the day went better.  If my thinking is working for me, then I have not reason to change it.  But if I am suffering because of how I am perceiving the situation in front of me, then I need a turn-around.  My prayer for you today is when you find that your thinking is not working, stop and asked God for a turn-around.  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen