Is the glass half-full, or half-empty?
Most of the
time, half-full! J It’s interesting that this is the topic for
today since just last week, this was my mantra at work…”Let’s make it a glass
half-full day instead of half-empty” I heard myself saying to staff members at
6 am when our day started, and there were already issues to discuss. At any
rate, by the end of that day, even though I started half-full or maybe even
three-quarters full, I was very dry and thirsty, tapped out, but thankfully my
co-workers had filled their glasses as the day went on instead of draining
them, and they were able to renew my faith in the power of optimism.
I have
several friends and family members going through serious health issues right
now, and I can’t help but think of them as I write about my glass. It’s so important to stay mentally and
emotionally strong and optimistic in tough times, especially through physical
health problems because our state of mind can really affect our health either positively
or negatively. I really believe in the
power of the mind and positive thinking in healing the body. When you approach
life with a sunny outlook, it improves not only your own perspective on
challenging situations that come up throughout your day, but it can also affect
other people’s moods and empower them to enjoy whatever activity they are
engaging in at the time OR on the other hand, it can ruin their day, if you are
operating with a negative half-empty mindset.
So, I
encourage my friends who are struggling with family, personal, or health issues
right now to seek out the silver lining in the situation, to look at the glass
as half-full instead of half-empty, and carry that mindset with you throughout
the day, week, and entire challenge. And
when you feel drained, get some rest, call a friend, and put your glass back
under the faucet for a refill. And know
that I am always here for you when you need a pick-me-up!! I’ll be your
cheerleader, and I have more than enough optimism to share, most of the time,
that is. J
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