I wouldn't classify myself as a pessimist...I try very hard to remain optimistic in all situations...however, that's not to say that it is a conscious effort on some days. I mean...really...you can only clean up so many messes, so much laundry, and have so many kinks tossed into your day...right? So, the theory that the "glass is always full" is one I want to keep...but, it isn't one that comes 100% naturally to me if I want to be honest with you.
This morning I had a mega kink tossed into my day...I learned that I would be juggling much more than I thought I would at one point...and on my own...first instinct...call in for reinforcement...once I discovered my reinforcement couldn't reinforce today...well, this is where I buck up and just make it work. After all, that's what us mom's are all about...isn't it?
Key's to optimism or help in remembering that the glass is always half full:
1. God has timing...trust it. It's not easy...we always want to be in control, and know exactly how things will pan out. But, as long as we are following in His light...and our eyes are fixed upon Him...He will step in...and He will have a hand in our situation. God's got this.
2. Prayer. I believe in it, I need it, I do it, ALL OF THE TIME. Give it to God. Keep pressing forward and just give the worry over to God...He will work it all out for us...He will carry our burden and our worry. But, our task is to remain faithful and in the light.
3. Smile. Alright, silly I know. I'm not saying "grin and bear it." I am just saying that when all else fails or when you really aren't sure what to do...smile...laugh in the midst of those "kinks" tossed in the day and realize that today might not be perfect, but, it's a day...and in the whirlwind of those kinks....you might grow as a person...and adventure...new things are ahead.
4. Laugh...especially at yourself. As I said, today I'll be juggling more than I know I can handle..but, I'll work it out...and if I don't...well...then it'll be the sight to see...and maybe I just need to laugh about it. I think it's a magical thing when we can laugh at ourselves...I really do. After all....it's not a matter of life or death today...it's a matter of, well, just juggling too much...and maybe if some of the things fall then today it'll have to be ok...and I'll greet those falling things with a smile :-)
Have a wonderful day!
This morning I had a mega kink tossed into my day...I learned that I would be juggling much more than I thought I would at one point...and on my own...first instinct...call in for reinforcement...once I discovered my reinforcement couldn't reinforce today...well, this is where I buck up and just make it work. After all, that's what us mom's are all about...isn't it?
Key's to optimism or help in remembering that the glass is always half full:
1. God has timing...trust it. It's not easy...we always want to be in control, and know exactly how things will pan out. But, as long as we are following in His light...and our eyes are fixed upon Him...He will step in...and He will have a hand in our situation. God's got this.
2. Prayer. I believe in it, I need it, I do it, ALL OF THE TIME. Give it to God. Keep pressing forward and just give the worry over to God...He will work it all out for us...He will carry our burden and our worry. But, our task is to remain faithful and in the light.
3. Smile. Alright, silly I know. I'm not saying "grin and bear it." I am just saying that when all else fails or when you really aren't sure what to do...smile...laugh in the midst of those "kinks" tossed in the day and realize that today might not be perfect, but, it's a day...and in the whirlwind of those kinks....you might grow as a person...and adventure...new things are ahead.
4. Laugh...especially at yourself. As I said, today I'll be juggling more than I know I can handle..but, I'll work it out...and if I don't...well...then it'll be the sight to see...and maybe I just need to laugh about it. I think it's a magical thing when we can laugh at ourselves...I really do. After all....it's not a matter of life or death today...it's a matter of, well, just juggling too much...and maybe if some of the things fall then today it'll have to be ok...and I'll greet those falling things with a smile :-)
Have a wonderful day!