Snow

I live in the Midwest. It snows here, but every year people seems surprised. The beauty of the snowfall never gets old…but it’s always covered in negative people who shout how much they hate it. The snow doesn’t care…and neither should I.

As I drove around town this afternoon, I saw kiddos sledding. I saw men and women shoveling sidewalks with Chiefs gear on…and it almost made me cry with happiness.

I was so very grateful for normalcy. Dogs running down the fence row barking at each other. They were happy because their owners were home and they had been let out.

Whoever thought that normal things that we always took for granted, would be so needed.

I’ve been reading a book that is about literally rewiring your brain into positive thinking. It is soo hard.

I could have taken my drive today and instead of seeing the beauty, I could feel the cold. I could be in a bad mood because my car is dirty, and now my floors in my store are as well. I could hate coats and gloves and all cold weather gear….or, I could see the beauty…the joy. I could be excited our beloved Chiefs are going to the super bowl. I could be thrilled that the numbers in our hospital in our area are the lowest they have been since May. I could be thrilled that our city is running and doing well…or I could concentrate on the bad things going on in our city.

I could complain about our President…or I could pray for him. I could be overwhelmed with all the duties that have been made mine…or grateful for doctors and modern medicine.

I could be mad my son doesn’t have all I’m person classes at his university, or I could be just excited about all the amazing opportunities that he is getting right now

Life is heavy….things right now cannot be controlled and many of us are at a loss. However. I can continue to be a light to those that around me. I could make life happier for everyone around me simply because I focus on the good.

My house is warm. I have plenty of food. I have great kids and a great husband. I have a great store and live in a sweet and supportive community with amazing people.

Turn off the noise…change the toxic thoughts…and imagine life in the positive. It’s a constant job…but one I’m sure will be worth the challenge!