Unlike some things in life, we can choose our outlook. Sometimes we just need a reminder that happiness can often simply be a result of choosing attitudes:
"I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.
"Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.
"Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.
"Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.
"Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
"Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.
"Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.
"Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.
"Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.
"Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because God has provided shelter for my mind, body, and soul.
"Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping. What today will be like is up to me.
"I get to choose what kind of day I will have!"
