I am a relatively happy person. No, as I have explained before, I am not an optimist nor a pessimist. I am a realist. I try to see things for what they are and keep in mind that it rains on us all, that my goodness is flawed at best, and yet, GOD is working all things for my good. When I keep the perspective that GOD has it all working for my good, it is hard not to be happy.
On the other hand, you have those that could wake up in a palace, with everything they could ever imagine at their beck and call, and they are still unhappy. As I was explaining to a group of young people the other day, money doesn't buy or guarantee happiness. Things will never make you happy. Now, if you are reasonably happy, money will make you more comfortable. BUT, money and things won't make you happy.
I watched our two kids the other day enjoying themselves in the yard throwing rocks. Not at each other. Just throwing rocks into the ditch and they were laughing and giggling and have a grand time. We've had a lot of rain and inclement weather the last several weeks and outdoor time has been very sparse. So, they were happy to be outside and to soak up some vitamin D.
Today's word is something I came across that reminds me that we have a lot going for us: "Today's good news in five words: 'You are alive! Enjoy it!'"
Having another day on this earth that GOD created just for us and to see my loved ones and enjoy their laughter and company is a blessing that I pray I never take for granted. I am not overly optimistic but I am certainly not a pessimist. What I am is a realist. And, what is reality is that GOD has given me another day; I'm going to enjoy it!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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