The Brighter Side of Life

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Have you ever endeavored into an activity that you disliked and even felt upset about having to perform? Universally, this is a feeling we have all felt at one time or another. Whether our spirits or energy was low or whether we simply could not find anything pleasurable about the activity at the time, we did not need to suffer during that time. Every moment in life, we have the opportunity to learn how to look at the situations we encounter and must face in a new light. Every moment is precious making it thus crucial to find the best lights within them.

Does this sound easier said than done? Let’s contemplate the following example.

When you think about household chores, maybe the last thought that crosses your mind is fun, but when you change how you think these activities, everything about it can be transformed. The work can suddenly become fun, interesting and even spiritually healing to your soul.

Take a moment to think of the universally beloved movie “Mary Poppins”. The character Mary Poppins was adored by all because she had a way of magically making everything she did exciting and a joy. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” taught us to “whistle while you work” an activity that lightens your heart and raises your spirits. These two examples, teach us to remember that it is up to us to find enjoyment in everything and that enjoyment is attainable even in the most unlikely of situations.

I was once being trained for a job by a temporary employee. She absolutely hated the position and did everything she could to let me know how much she did. Her energy was working on overdrive to complain about every little thing she did not like about the position. Because of this, I soon found my spirits and energy quite drained and lowered whenever I was in her presence or whenever I thought about having to return to her side. I found myself avoiding her as much as possible and could only sit with her in short intervals; my spirit could not handle more. Though she was a kind lady, when she left it was like a heavy burden had been lifted off my shoulders and sunshine and lightness was allowed to re-enter my life.