Your attitude is EVERYTHING!

No, today will not be a perfect day.

It never is.

But your approach to today can be as perfect as possible.

When you come home to family, they may ask about your day.

Keep in mind that they haven’t had a perfect day either.

Your attitude, however, can minimize the problems in your day.

And draw your attention to their day.

You have a lot to be thankful for.

Your glass is not half empty.

It’s half full!

There are some major aspects of our life to examine.

EARNING POTENTIAL-There are many job openings today, but an applicant must have certain credentials in order to be hired. 

The ideal job for you is one that you would enjoy doing. I recently met a young man who loved to make toy robots as a child. Now he is employed by a robotics company making robots for auto assembly lines.

YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH-This category makes everything else possible. Do you keep doctor appointments? Do your exercise regularly? Do you eat and drink responsibly? 

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS-This is a wide category that covers spouse, children, parents, friends and co-workers. Good relationships keep doors open to a better future. You must keep those open for your own happiness and peace of mind.

If not today, when? 

 

 

Fatherhoood is easier than parenthood.

In many families, most parenting responsibilities are taken by the mother.

It is important, however, that both parents spend time with their child or children.

Both parents have different points of view and unique life experiences.

The children will benefit from the things they learn from each parent.

With the introduction of Social Media, the job of parenting has become more difficult.

Most children are carrying a cell phone sending harmful info that becomes a 3rd influence.

Because of too much misinformation, parents must keep in touch with their children.

These are challenging times for parents.

Your kids need both of you now more than ever.

And her name is Brandee Younger

And she is a harpist

And she is 41 years old

And she began playing the harp at age 11

And she believes we “MUST HOLD ONTO JOY” even in hard times.

And her audience at performances is changing from 40 year olds to 20 year old girls

And her latest album, “Gadabout Season” has a nurturing and affirming message

Amidst all of today’s noise comes Brandee Younger

And her harp (NYT)

Hold onto joy!

If not today, when?

Do you have siblings you haven’t heard from in years?

Do you have siblings in your same area to whom you do not speak?

Why?

Many times in life we break relationships over silly, inconsequential things that last for years or even forever.

Can you remember exactly why your relationship dissolved or was fractured?

Think about it.

Maybe you were best friends while growing up. Maybe you shared the same bedroom?

Who will be first to take action?

Swallow your pride and try to get back to your roots. Whatever happened in the past is long gone. It may take a great weight off your mind.

Get started today. You will be so glad you did and you will restore an important relationship that will last for years.

It’s just that simple.

Anything you want to accomplish is up to you.

If you’ve had a bad day, what could you have done to make it better?

It’s easy to blame others, but you must first look at yourself.

Before you go to sleep, mentally go through your day.

Evaluate what you have accomplished and what has been left undone.

Be gentle on yourself but honest.

Make a committment for tomorrow.

God has created every day as a new beginning.

I’m not going to suggest a particular activity.

I do know that taking some time each day just for you is very healthy.

Hopefully, it is something you look forward to.

We all have obligations to other people in our life.

You also have obligations to yourself.

My mother used to play the piano in the late afternoon each day.

She dealt with all the responsibilities of a mother of six children.

But, when she sat down to the piano, we all knew it was mom’s time.

Be good to yourself with a daily activity of your choosing.

If not today, when?

There’s a big differance.

One requires effort. One does not!

One requires courage. One does not.

One requires self discipline. One does not.

One requires a willingness to take a risk. One does not.

One requires belief in yourself. One does not.

One requires coping skills if one fails. One does not.

One requires enormous, lifelong satisfaction if successful. One does not.

So, that’s the differance!

This is our dog.

She gave birth to a brood of 6 puppies.

Her owner got the puppies he wanted and then put her out on the streets.

The police found her wandering the streets very malnourished.

After the local shelter restored her health, we adopted her.

She is affectionate, patient, loyal and forgiving.

She demonstrates these qualities on a daily basis.

I wish more people could do the same!

If not today, when?

Did you come from good parenting? Yes?

Then you have a good example to guide your parenting efforts.

Did you come from bad parenting? Yes?

Hopefully, you will remember the mistakes made and take a different path.

This can be very difficult because your parents will see you reject their approach.

Unfortunately, many kids make the same bad mistakes they received growing up,

Kids today are exposed to way too much information coming at them via social media.

As a role model, you must decide the role social media will have in your family.

These are tough times.

And that’s why your kids need a good role model!

If not today, when?