Looking On The Bright Side

Do you ever have days where you get caught up in negative mindsets?

Days when everything that’s happening in your life takes on a “woe is me” persona – when you end up wondering if things could possibly get any worse?

Well, I hate to break it to you, but yes they can!

(Things can always get worse – that’s the unfortunate truth).

At the same time, I totally get that – when your mind is in a funk, it’s hard to see the silver lining.

(I know – I’ve been there, many a time!)

Yes, the mind will do what’s it going to do.

However, there are ways you can ‘train’ your mind – and trick it into looking at the bright side, and the many possibilities that are just waiting for you.

Here’s my suggestion:

The next time you’re having “one of those days” – see if you can step back and create a wider perspective.

Take a deep breath, and make the situation – whatever it is (short of devastating news) – all about the ‘Possibilities’.

For example, let’s say, you’ve just received a diagnosis.

You’ve learned you have Celiac Disease and you have to completely overhaul your diet.

You’re devastated. (Understandable, to be sure – it’s indeed overwhelming)

In the moment, you might not be thinking of this as a Gift in any way, shape or form.

Yet, here’s the thing.

If your symptoms had continued unabated – undiagnosed and untreated – you would eventually get sicker and sicker.

But now you have a chance to turn things around!

You might be worried about how these changes will impact your family – especially your kids.

You think they won’t like the ‘new’ food.

But what if, over time, those ‘new’ foods that you bring into your home are actually better for you?

• What if it means less illness, and a better life for all concerned?
• What if it means you’ll enjoy excellent health, well into your nineties?

• What if it means your children and grandchildren can also enjoy a long and healthy life? 

• What if this was a simple as cleaning up your diet and your environment – and protecting not only yourself, but everyone in your family?

• What if your genes weren’t your destiny? (Hint:  They’re just part of the story).

• What if dementia and debilitating old age were the exception, rather than the norm?

• What if you had the power within you to control the outcome? (Hint:  You already do!)

I’m reminded of Dorothy, in the Wizard of Oz, when she learned she could have gone home any time – if only she’d taken advantage of her ruby slippers.

Can you think of a more amazing gift?

Now it’s your turn. 

Are you feeling a little more positive?

Are you able to picture the possibilities?

That’s what you want to create a container for!