November 25, 2012
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Play the Card to Live it!
When I don't know what to write I just let my fingers start the process. It's usually when I'm holding in my thoughts like an editor that thinks I better not share that one that I tend to block or lose my creativity. Yep. Sharing tends to be selective. Ah ha!
Recently I had to invest more in myself in order to get many things done. I'd wake up feel more tired than when I went to bed. My body ached from all the physical work and no down time to recover. I didn't feel talented, or confident, or smart, or well. I didn't feel much of anything. I didn't trust myself or my choices. I felt like I was being played by life. The only thing I had in defense of myself was screaming to be in charge, so I let it happen. I played the positive card!
Every day on the way to work I'd sing with the radio and smile at beautiful things I saw along the road. I'd answer with silence when I wanted to be defensive or moody and remind myself I didn't have to fix anyone but me. When co-workers and I didn't agree, I spoke with care and kindness in order to find a common ground rather than telling them they were WRONG WRONG WRONG.
Guess what happened? It changed me. I no longer had to play the positive card, now I was living it.
@Shining_Garnet has been a fine host of the Positive Challenge.
I'm staying positive by choice. It's the only path for me. It will guide me, protect me, love me, support me, heal me, humor me, and best of all, let me move forward into the rest of my life.
Jump on in
(pats heart, and points to you)
Comments (14)
Great post! Thanks for joining Positivity Week. I enjoyed your posts.
I really liked this post. The very first part reminded me of myself when it comes to writing lately. I'd like to say I live pretty positively, but sometimes I still react negatively. I'm working on myself though.
@Shining_Garnet - Thank you for the positive inspiration.
@TiRocKiinPiinK - I'm glad when the mind kicks in over the fingers tripping across the keys. :) Play your positive card and let the rest fall into place.
what does Leah say? Oh, yeah: I love you. That is all. ((laughing)) yes I do! and yes it is.
big muah, Lovey.
xxxooo
Wonderful message and the photo is perfect! I will need to play that positivity card every day this coming week... Yep - I've been dealt in and now I'm gonna play.
Lovely message, mm.
I always believe that we can boost our happiness by focusing on positive things.
Between this post and our conversation, I am positive that I need to find my positive card. I am sure it is in my toolbox, just has not seen the light of day in a while. I am blessed that you are always here...even when you are there!!! You have my unconditional love and ALWAYS WILL!!!
@SandraErickson - Hugs and big smiles!
@murisopsis - Keep the deck close to your heart, Val.
@RestlessButterfly - It works and it's saving my life. :)
@clayrek - Here, I have plenty. Have one for extra boosting power. Love you more!
@Shining_Garnet ROCKS! So do you, I've never noticed you being anything but positive (well there was that one time with your neighbors and teen dude if I remember right
) Love your sunshiney heart!
I need to practice this more often. Life tends to... or should I say I tend to bring me down.
@mlbncsga - Hugs to YOU! Remember the rooster? hahahaha. Not so positive then either. It's a daily commitment and I feel drawn to share the idea and support of positive living.
@Danth - Hey you! Long time. Keep your chin up and let the game of you unfold. Enjoy the journey and remember that sometimes our darkness is just a pattern offering up its power to pull us down. Perspective is all our own. (pats heart, and points to you)
Wise words, arriving at a time I need them, thank you!
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