A Random Thought: Optimism

Several weeks ago Carmi was going through a box that I have yet to unpack (I have decided the remaining ten boxes will probably just sit here until it's time for us to move again!) Anyway, she pulled out the little booklet that came with the ensign right after President Hinckley passed away with all the talks from his funeral. I sat down a little while later and ended up reading the entire thing.

One thing that really stood out to me, and I can't remember exactly who said it, it may have been President Monsen. He said that anytime someone approached President Hinckley with a problem he would always say "things will work out." After reading that and thinking about it for a few weeks I made being more optimistic and trusting Heavenly Father my new years resolution. I'm sure the challenges that have faced the church are much bigger then any challenge I have had. But what it all comes down to is realizing that we need to trust Heavenly Father, he will never leave us and doors will always open where you didn't think there was one. We just need to let him in.

I wanted to share this email I got.

SCULPTOR'S ATTITUDE

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. 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.

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.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits 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!

Have a GREAT DAY! Unless you have other plans.

(author unknown)