Attitude Determines Attitude

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before

the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to

fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind

of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can

be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can

be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases

wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I

am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me

when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they

allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate

that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly

embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can

shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or

eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of

knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework

or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter

for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here

I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what

kind of day I will have!

By: Author Unknown