Just as the Continental Divide marks the dividing of the watersheds (either the water flows east or westward) on the North American continent, we all stand at a "divide" in our lives each day. Our attitude about what happens determines which direction we "flow" - towards happiness and peace or sadness, anger, discouragement, all the negatives. Decide which direction you will flow!
Old Faithful erupting, Yellowstone ParkPhoto from Rob and Katherine, Aug. 2009
(Just liked the picture)
My last Monday night before school starts. I have mixed emotions about it all. The summer has been absolutely marvelous, but there is so much I have not done. I will confess to a bit of a negative attitude about going back. Yesterday at Sacrament Meeting, one of the speakers said something that made me think. He said our happiness is all about our attitude. Our perception of our situation has a huge effect on our happiness. So, I put together two small photo albums (expanding on the one small one I took to the reunion), and decided that my attitude should be about how wonderful my summer was and how blessed I was to have accomplished as much as I did. I won't make you tired with a list (of what I did or what I didn't do).
My thought for the day is to take Paul's example as a way to live our lives. "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content...I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Philippians 4:11, 13)
I'm working on an "attitude adjustment." I recommend it for all.
Love, Mom
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