"Be careful how you think;
your life is shaped by your thoughts." (Proverbs 4:23 GN)
Long before psychology came around,
God said your thoughts determine your feelings and your feelings determine your
actions. If you want to change your life, you have to control the way you
think."
- Rick Warren
I couldn't agree more. Take it from
a girl who has only been journaling for 5 short months. Your mind becomes
a whole lot clearer when you adjust your way of thinking. I use to think, Why
sit aside time to think about good things that already happened? Why not
concentrate on the negative things happening and how to avoid them in the
future? It seems a better use of my time. But after I made a
conscious switch in my thinking, I found I was happier. Sure, bad stuff still
happens to me and I complain and cry. However, at the end of the day I take
time to journal my gratitude and blessings. It's refreshing.
I am grateful my children are safe. I first
learned about the disappearance of the 10 year old Colorado girl from A Bit of Brandy. I
began following the story in the media. The outcome is devastating. I couldn't
imagine what that heartbreak feels like as a parent. I can not imagine.
I am grateful when I look over tonight my 7 year
old is peacefully asleep on the pillow next to mine. It lets me know that I
still have a couple years left as being his all important momma. Before we hit
12 and I become a nuisance who misreads maps and threatens to drive her him to
school *gasp* if she he doesn't wear a jacket.
I am grateful for our annual trip to the pumpkin
patch. It was a day with amazing weather and the company of friends. I love the
tradition it has become for me and the kids (husband always misses it). And I
love the yearly photo of the kids posing on the pumpkins.
I am grateful for Facebook. With all its
annoyances, I can connect with friends and family who literally live all over
the globe. It's very convenient!
As always, thank you for stopping by. Have a
great week!
I agree that journaling can clear your mind and actually make you feel better. :) I hope you have an amazing week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful perspective you have! Such great things to be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteSigh.... I am not looking forward to either boys growing up and me becoming the "too involved mom" :(
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~Jen
Great post and love the bible verse first thing on your page!! Awesome job! Coming to visit from SITS Girls
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