Inspirational: Attitude Determines Altitude

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Attitude Determines Altitude

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! " (Author unknown)