For a long time during this Pandemic, I was glued to the TV, watching all the violence and hate and anger splayed across the tube. I was sad and fearful, and I don’t think a day went by when I didn’t cry and wonder what was happening to my world.
Then, my
daughter said something very wise: Stop watching TV. And I did.
It didn’t happen overnight, but gradually I did think I was feeling
better, but still, I had that nagging worry digging in the back of my mind.
Then my wise
daughter said something else. Stop thinking those negative thoughts. Over time and with her daily reminders, I
found I can control my thoughts. When I
found myself thinking fearful and negative thoughts, I shoved those negative
ones aside and instead would count my blessings and think about how beautiful
the weather is today, or how nice my neighbors are. And you know what? I found my world changing. Maybe there is something to the saying: You
create your own world.
Today, as I
go to the grocery, the library, the fast food place, I smile because I know I
will meet nice, pleasant people. In
fact, I believe the world is a nicer place than before. People are really
making the effort, and I want to too.
That’s why
I’m going to the Attic Window Quilt Shop to be with likeminded people,
people who are nice and giving and work to make this world a better place. I’m looking forward to Wednesday, March 31
when the Happy Scrappers meet at the
Attic
Window Quilt Shop. I’m
looking forward to sharing ideas, to making a quilt that I will give to
charity, to being with nice caring people who smile and want to help. I hope you will come too. Check the calendar for the various groups meeting
at the Attic Window Quilt shop. They will help you to see a
brighter world. Help you to be a better, more positive person. Give you a reason to smile again!
Hugs,
Caroll
2 comments:
I completely agree with everything you said Caroll. After seeing that terrible event at the Capitol I could hardly believe what a terrifying thing that was to see it was in this country, and not some Third World violent place. I could hardly sleep for worrying about the future. But on January 20 when there was a change in the administration, I began to breathe more easily and I felt a greater sense of peace and hope for the future. I began to send cards to friends, baked for neighbours, and telephoned those living alone. Since then, rather than focusing on things beyond my control, I choose gratitude for the good things in life.
A thank you to your daughter for reminding you that a few do not make up the whole. I also believe there is more good than bad in this world. I don’t ever come across individuals exhibiting the hate that is shown in the news. I’m so glad you’ve been able to turn your thinking to the positive over the negative. Happy day!
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