Monday Musings #2

Posted on | October 27, 2008 | 3 Comments

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind.”
- James Truslow Adams

I used to be impulsive and pessimistic. More often than not, I got into trouble because of it. But when a former boss who I look up to as my mentor, sent me a message concerning my frame of mind a couple of years ago, it made me realize so many things wrong in my life. I thought then that life was just a series of obstacles that I must surpass. Everything was on the negative for me.

After that message and a lot of time spent “soul searching”, I saw little bright lights in each dark phases of my life. I opened my eyes to the possibility that life is not that bad. And you know, I still struggle from time to time. But there is always that eagerness to find something positive in every thing that happens to me…

And always this attitude that I can turn things around by simply controlling my emotions and seeing things in a positive light.

Coffee Girl









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3 Responses to “Monday Musings #2”

  1. Barbara
    October 27th, 2008 @ 9:51 pm

    We could all use a bit of the Pollyanna syndrome every now and again. I used to be able to relate to this soooo well. Thankfully my outlook in general has mostly turned around.

  2. Kiy
    October 27th, 2008 @ 11:49 pm

    BTW, nice to meet ya! I missed last week’s MMs so am just now finding your blog. Will have to wander around and get to know you. I love finding (new to me) folks!

    I think I am pretty upbeat, married to a true pessimist. It makes for an interesting life. He keeps me grounded and I look for the silver lining. Good for you, for listening when someone said something. I have to think that that was massively hard to do (and hear from someone). A really, pretty brave.

    Cheers, Kiy

  3. Emperorp
    October 28th, 2008 @ 2:11 am

    And what a gift that your former boss had the courage to give you the feedback. It can be really difficult for others to give solid constructive feedback, and in a way that we are able to hear. Yet, how can we grow if people won’t risk it (or provide it in a way that doesn’t come across judgmentally)? Congratulations for hearing and absorbing…and sharing your quotation.