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We can’t control what happens, but we can always control our reaction. I had just had a vivid example of the benefits of positivity. It inspired a message about coping with change.
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New Abnormal – #376
Most of us come into this world in perfect condition: ten fingers and toes – although I have always wondered why counting digits is so important to new parents. Anyway, we perfect beings have minds ready to learn, bodies ready to grow and perform.
Then somewhere along the way, something may happen – accident…disease…chronic illness. It could happen when you are 26…or 39…or 74.
Suddenly, things are no longer normal. All the things you could do before are no longer easy or fast. You’re slowed down. You could easily be convinced that you are sidelined. You’re not perfect anymore.
That’s when attitude becomes as important as the right treatment. You have to decide on your own personal new normal. Set new goals within your current capacity. You can sit and bemoan the loss of the old normal – or work toward improvement, but within the accepted new normal.
Learning to accept help graciously can be an important part of relearning. Those who do so often find they can again have a good life with much joy and many adventures. Maybe not as elaborate as when you first came into the world, but fine enough to say Life is Good – even in my new normal.
P.S.
Happiness is relative. Things don’t need to be perfect for you to be happy. Count your blessings and don’t fret if the list is not as long as it used to be. The point is to build on what we have today and give thanks. Always give thanks.
Show #376
One of the advantageous aspects of having a wife who is 12 years my junior is the transition is less challenging.
We have both planned well. Mine is five years younger. We’ll take every advantage we can get!
This is SUCH an important lesson, and one that has been espoused by the wise and learned as far back as Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic philosophers. The timing for this perspective is absolutely perfect. Than you, as always, for reframing the challenges to make them seem less formidable.
Attitude is such a huge part of acceptance. Yours is so all-encompassing and generous. Thanks for all the good info and wisdom you share.
Thanks. And, thanks again for all those times I missed the opportunity to say thank you, Annette, for all you do for me, as well as others.
That’s me using my God-given gift. It’s not work, when you love it. Love you too.
So thankful to hear from you on Sunday morning, Joan. Blessings and safe keeping to you as you reopen your eclectic little Shop on Main Street.
As always your messages give one inspiration
Thank you
Joan beach reistetter