“Brain studies have shown that we may be hardwired to focus on problems at the expense of a positive vision. The human brain wraps around fear like Velcro. We dwell on bad experiences long after the fact, and spend vast amounts of energy anticipating what might go wrong in the future. Conversely, positivity and gratitude and simple happiness slide away like cheese on hot Teflon.”—Richard Rohr (The Universal Christ)
Keeping my grattitude (attitude + gratitude) in check requires near constant focus. Admittedly, I lack focus. It shouldn’t be that difficult. Just focus on the positive and avoid dwelling on problems and problem people. It is really a matter of choice. It is a matter of habit.
Start the day on a positive note with the practice journaling and exercising your grattitude. (I talking to myself here.) Developing a coping plan for when frustration strikes. (For me, that is as soon as I get on the highway—or sooner.)
I need to go back and read my post, “Meaningless??” (July 14, 2019) and remember it is all hevel.
“The only way, then, to increase authentic spirituality is to deliberately practice actually enjoying a positive response and a grateful heart.”—Richard Rohr
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
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