Blessings, affirmations, grace, and reflection

It just hit me. I think I might have this blogging thing all wrong. Instead of using it to vent I should be using it to write about my blessings. I came across a girl's blog where she wrote about one magical moment a day. Lately, I have been allowing myself to get caught up in negative thoughts and behaviors. Imagine how life changing it might be if I would focus on my blessings instead of my grievances. Like today for example. I was having a great day. Until I was pulled over and summoned for a defective tail light. I started to let it ruin my day, but why should I allow one moment to undo every other wonderful experience I had?  So, from now on I will try really, really, hard to stay positive and only write happy thoughts. Wish me luck!

I've been away from blogging for a while. Have been too tired of distracted to come here and blog about my feelings and personal life. Haven't even been keeping a personal journal. I would images it can't be healthy, but perhaps I have finally after (mumble, mumble) years figured out the key of being happy and emotionally stable. I try not to get "stuck on stupid" like my cousin used to say. I try not complain too much and be grateful for what I have, even if it isn't much. I try to appreciate the little things in life. The kindness of strangers, the way light falls on an object, the laughter of a child...yeah, it sounds corny as hell, but it works for me. This year has had it's share of challenges. I've face some circumstances I thought and hoped I wouldn't have to face. But I made it (and continue to make it) through. I walk by faith and not by sight . I don't focus on the negative and turn my attention to what is working rather than fix...