Day 253 -- keeping up and positive

Today was a very full day, not without its disappointments and frustrations. I did choose to find a way to focus on the positives more often. It seemed to make sense as there were more positive aspects to the day than negative. I spent some time with friends and colleagues to enjoy the beginning of term and did look up at the blue sky several times during the day.  Each of these helped me to refocus my attention and rejuvenate me somewhat for the next task on the list.

Why is it that humans tend to focus on the irritations in our days? These are often smaller than the wonderful things going well around us. Is it that we don't have control over the outcomes of everything? Is it that we find our own responses disturbing? Or is it that we dislike having to deal with bumps on the road to finishing that 'to do' list? Retraining thought patterns is challenging -- how to focus on the positive and not focus on those things outside your control - those you cannot change. I am trying <smile> but some days I fail. Thankfully today I had the support of a great friend who helped me see the beauty in the world.

When walking from one task that created a small irritation to the next one, I heard this song in my head. It was this voice and the title line that ran though my brain today. <smile> Enjoy!

Don't Bring Me Down -- The Monkees (lead sung by Micky Dolenz)