Monday, December 14, 2009

What I learn about life at 5:30 in the morning:

So depending on who you ask, I have the curse/blessing of having to open at the YMCA at 5:00AM. To me, it's a blessing -but don't quote me on that when my alarm goes off at like 4:20 in the morning. Sick. But it is a blessing because I get to work with Sally. There are some people in life through whom you learn so much about life even when it seems like they're not saying anything super philosophical at all. Sally is one of these people. Every shift with her I learn something new about life. Here's today's thoughts:

1. Even the smallest act of kindness can be transformational. Today, Sally brought me a nice big mug and a bag of hot chocolate. I never asked her to, she just thought of me and decided to bless me in that way. Knowing that someone takes time out to think of how they can love others is a powerful thing. If we all lived in such a way the world would certainly be a different place. I'm taking up the challenge of doing that for someone today as well.

2. Fake it 'till you make it. Even when you're exhausted and lack the energy to be cheery and positive, fake it 'till you make it. Choose your attitude. "Happy" is a choice.

~Hope that gives you some food for thought!

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