I wanted to share with you one of the easiest shifts you can make, to change your life from feeling Stressed to feeling Blessed.
Read the two paragraphs… same events.. totally different feel.
- I am Blessed…This
weekend I got to speak to the incoming Jesuit Volunteers on community (what a blessing to meet these sweet souls). This weekend I got to plan and hold a luncheon for new members at my church, www.northwoods.org (what a lovely group of people searching for faith and family) and this weekend I got to play Frisbee with my son and husband (what laughter). Today I get to volunteer at the Atria Assisted Living center with my daughter for (wonderful time together with my sweet girl). Today I get to go to work at my church (so thankful for a job I love). Today I get to celebrate my friend Roxie who is a breast cancer survivor (God is good). Today I got to wear my fun stripey rubber boots because its raining (wheeee rain puddles!). Today I get to hug and kiss my husband whom I love so much (yay!). Today I get to play HORSE with my son and laugh at my bad shots (fun with my boy!). Today I get to go to lunch with my favorite co-workers (so blessed to work with the best people). Today I get to go to the grocery store to buy fresh fruit, veggies and other groceries (hooray for fresh groceries). - I am stressed… This weekend I HAD to speak to the incoming Jesuit Volunteers on community (ugh it took my whole Saturday). This weekend I HAD to plan and hold a luncheon for new members at my church, www.northwoods.org and this weekend (ugh it was a long day). I HAD to play Frisbee with my son and husband (ugh I just want to rest). Today I HAVE to volunteer at the Atria Assisted Living center with my daughter for (Ugh makes for a busy Monday). Today I HAVE to go to work at my church (ugh I want to sleep in). Today I HAVE to celebrate my friend Roxie who is a breast cancer survivor. Today I HAD to wear my fun stripey rubber boots because its raining (ugh, MY HAIR!). Today I HAD to hug and kiss my husband whom I love so much (ugh..actually I like this one, lol). Today I HAVE to play HORSE with my son and laugh at my bad shots (ugh, I should be cleaning the kitchen instead). Today I HAVE to go to lunch with my favorite co-workers (ugh I have so much work to catch up on). Today I HAVE to go to the grocery store to buy fresh fruit, veggies and other groceries (ugh. Again??!!).
Isn’t it interesting that by simply shifting what I “had” to do with what I “got” to do, my whole day sounds and feels better. What if we realized how blessed we were because of all of the things we get to do? What if we realize that it’s not a chore but a choice?
This easy shift is one of the most powerful ways to help change your perspective. When shifting this word you go from a burdened overtone to an attitude of motivation and built in gratitude.
So let me ask you… What do YOU “get” to do? This weeks challenge is to use this shift daily. I would love to see some replies of what your day looks like when you shift what you “have” to do to what you “get” to do. If you have a hard time seeing the shift of anyone activity, let me know and I’ll help you see the difference! enJOY
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