For your consideration….
Initially, whining may feel good. It is like a little release valve. But we know that is it absolutely counter productive.
Teddy Roosevelt said, “Complaining about a problem without posing a possible solution is called whining.” Every moment we spend whining is a moment we wasted on doing something productive about whatever it is that has us in a tizzy.
There is nothing wrong with whining when we recognize it as a call to action. It is the dwelling on problems rather than moving on and focusing on a solution that is harmful.
Perhaps we had a long weekend. Perhaps we did not get things done. Perhaps a new problem has cropped up. Perhaps people around us are crabby and whining. Perhaps we are worried. Whatever has set us off can be turned around when we pause, take a breath, look around us and see what others are dealing with and take a fresh look and see all that we are blessed with. Then move on with a positive productive attitude.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take….
-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths. Be grateful if you can get outdoors safely.
-Be grateful.
What made me smile yesterday….
-Breakfast with Mary and then Sam’s Club shopping.
-A beautiful sunny day.
-Hearing from my loved ones in Florida and finding out they are safe.
-Catching up with Jackie and Jody.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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