The first stems from a family cookout the other day inwhich someone made a shocking accusations about a very beloved family member. This incident happened over 25 years ago - but apparently this member of our extended family has been harboring anger (reflected by the fist slamming into her hand motion - not once but twice!) all these years about something the rest of the family didn't even know was an issue - until this outburst. I could go on forever relaying the story but suffice it to say - this is not a well liked family member to begin with and this outburst the other day only cemented the entire families viewpoint about this woman.
The second topic I was dwelling on yesterday involves someone I know who recently won her disability claim and is now being awarded $30,000.00 in back payments plus $5,000.00 for each of her two kids. This woman, who has barely worked in her young lifetime is being paid 40K in a lump payment for past due welfare and then will receive $1,600.00 a month in disability. I'm enraged because I know this person and am not happy about her victory. While some people truly deserve welfare, her career in life seems to be getting disability for everyone in her family. That would be her 3rd victory out of her 4 family members!
Anyhow, I was dwelling on these two subjects for much of my day yesterday when it occurred to me that I was thinking only bad thoughts. Once I realized what I was doing, I made a conscious effort to change my thoughts to happy ones, but sometimes it can be so hard!
I have my 'Happy Song' that I use often to help lift my spirits but somedays that doesn't even work. I would love to hear from my readers on what helps you keep positive thoughts flowing in your mind! Please share!
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