November 1, 2021

Although we do not always have the power to change every unpleasant circumstance in our lives, we do have the power to change our outlook. We can look out at life from our inmost being with our hearts filled with positive thoughts and attitudes, or we can allow the events of life to shape how we think and feel. This is a decision only we can make; no one can make it for us!

As individuals, we naturally tend to pursue happiness – it’s what we want from life. When we get to the bottom of why someone is pursuing whatever they are pursuing, typically it’s connected to happiness. Sadly, we can waste most of life with the misconception that joy and enjoyment come from our circumstances. The truth is that they come from our attitude toward each circumstance rather than the circumstance itself.

Enjoying life begins with the thoughts you choose to think. Yes, it’s that simple! No matter what is going on in your life today, if you choose happy, hope-filled thoughts, you will feel happier.

Our thoughts are connected to our feelings, so if we want to feel better, we need to think better. Nothing good comes from thinking sour, critical and negative thoughts, but something good always comes when we think about the good things – to focus on what’s going well.

Good thinking begins with a choice. I urge you to make yours today and every day of your life.

Change your thoughts and you can change the world. -Norman Vincent Peale