An old story about a grade-school teacher: she always tried to find one thing to praise each child for as they lined up and walked out the door for the day. Little Johnny had a really tough one, and she was stressing a bit to think of something positive to say. As he got to the door, she said, "Johnny, you have the bluest eyes I've ever seen. They are beautiful!"
It is not always easy to find positive responses to difficult people --- no matter their age. Some of the things I've said this week: "You have an amazing smile!" "Do you know those dimples are called 'broken-down buxinator muscles?'" (I heard that once -didn't really check it out though!) "Great picture you drew!" "You are really good at expressing yourself." "Thanks for the drawing (of my mis-spelled name)."
Training...hard work...changing habits --- that's what it takes to find the positive things about our lives. Many of us were trained to complain. And we do a great job of it.
How much more JOY we will feel if we can look for the good, practice the positive, and watch for GOD-tracks all over the place! I'm committed to do doing better at that --- will you join me?
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