I’m not going to lie. It’s been a hard morning to come up with something or someone to speak positively about. It’s not like there aren’t positive people in my life or even positive things going on, but there are these times when the bad outweighs the good by a long shot. I’ve been staring at my computer screen for over an hour trying to come up with something to write that didn’t sound bitter or like a backhanded complement to someone. Let’s face it, some days it’s just hard to be positive and today might be one of those days.
It’s days like this where I have to force myself to ignore all the crap going on around me for a moment and notice the little things. I think we all have those days where it’s easier to focus on the negative and sometimes it seems that’s all there is. Our world becomes so small and everything in it is going to crap. At least for me it’s a real struggle to look past all the things surrounding me and find something to bring me out of it. Things like the way my one year old holds tight around my neck when he first wakes up. Or how my three year old climbs in bed next to me and settles in like he could stay there all day. These are things that I need to force myself to focus on. Even as I am typing this my one year old is scooting closer to me as he’s watching a cartoon, and I can’t help but smile.
What do you focus on when everything seems to be going the wrong way? What are the little things that turn a negative day into something that you can be positive about.
I know this is a little different Positive Post Tuesday, but that’s where I’m at today. So now it’s your turn. I read every single post and totally appreciate all of you that participate. It’s super encouraging to see how this has grown and grown. For those of you just showing up here’s how it works. It’s pretty simple. (1) Write something nice about someone, building them up, encouraging them, you know.. being nice. (2) Fill out the box below. Have fun.
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Brody,
I hear ya 100%. We have a son who is medically fragile(www.gavinowens.blogspot.com) and we are constantly in and out of the hospital with him. But we have to force ourselves to laugh…Do dumb stuff to lighten the mood or it would be so easy for us to have crap attitudes all day every day. But its the moments of simple-ness that really just help me to relax.. Making my daughter laugh or seeing my son smile at me. Those are it.
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I think you’re right, Brody. We all have days or even periods of life like that. You KNOW that you have tons of blessings to be thankful for; I’ll pray for you today, that you will be able to shift your focus. God bless.
Hey Brody! Man, I have had a billion of those days, you are not alone. I appreciate your vulnerability and authenticity.
You asked what it is that we do on days like this, and while I dont do it enough… it does always work. When all the chips are down and I am feeling overwhelmed, I choose to force myself into a “Praise Party” where I just sing and praise God for all that he has done in my life. It’s rarely easy, but always effective. I’ll be praying for you brother, remember that you are not alone.
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I think we all have days like this, Brody.
My hubby and I have five kids. Before hand, we decided that one of us would stay home and raise them. This puts us living on one income—which is tough when it comes to feeding a growing bunch of kids.
The bills have added up and the paycheck no longer stretches from week to week. Bill collectors call all day long and even sometimes knock on the front door( i just invite them in for a cup of coffee
).
I know the payoff in the end will be well worth it, but sometimes it’s hard to see. So I just grab my camera and begin looking for,like you said, the little things that make us smile. Most of the time I don’t have to look far, I just have to be willing to look. And I usually find those little smiles in my kids. And if that doesn’t work, then I just grab the nearest bowl and fill it to overflowing with chocolate Ice cream!
I can totally relate!!! Thanks for the incentive!!!!
Hi Brody, looking forward to posting later…but ditto on the subject and thank God for the food we eat, shelter, attire, and even the pillow we sleep on. I was blessed at church yesterday by a lady who was praying for others even though she has been going through hard times herself. Now, that’s amazing for all can be happy when things are going great but it’s the little things that keep us going through the storm especially with God in the midst. Continue keeping your chin up and do not give up and I am saying that to myself as well, believe me!! Thanks for this post and thank God for using you…Yes, well wishes to a fantabulous day for we can always rejoice in the LORD and not in the circumstances for He is good!
My Son, hugged me last night. I decided to see who would let go first, so I did not let go. And neither did he. He hugged me honestly for about a minute. Yes, I teared up. As you have, I can definitely find the positive in that.
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It was fun chatting last night.
When I need encouragement I try to think about: my kids and wife as an incredible gift from God.
Hang in there…..
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Hey Brody!
Just left my post and link about Amy Konrath and the Indy Car Series!
Hope you’re having a super day!
Dr. Rus
Days come and go. Just keep your eyes on the prize and everything will work out!
Great Post Brody!!!! I know how you feel.
Mine’s in.
Hi son…
Love you…Mom
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