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A New Day = A New Attitude

Every day gives us a chance to choose our attitude. I'm choosing to have an AWESOME day!

I love getting inspirational emails in my inbox! Sometimes someone emails me something that makes me stop and think about what I'm doing in my life. Sometimes I have to simply laugh out loud at the message! Occasionally I enjoy the message so much that I want to pass it on. This was one of those. Hope you enjoy it!

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight.

I have responsibilities to fulfill today.

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My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

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Today I can feel sad that I don’t have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn’t give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new pieces of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping. What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have! (author unknown)

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