Since I got a few good comments last week by sending out “A Spoonful of Sugar”, I thought I would do something similar this morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw2VX5wQYQg
Maybe I am just a sucker for any song that Maggie knows and sings with enthusiasm, but this song certainly makes me smile every time I think of it.
This song is also a good reminder that sometimes in life, your attitude is all about what you choose to focus on.
Do you choose to focus on the “bad” stuff that goes on in your life or do you focus on your favorite things?
It probably goes without saying, but I will say it again. Life is too short and too fragile to think about the bad stuff. Especially when there is so much good stuff out there.
So, I will throw out another challenge to the group. Below are a couple of my favorite things. Think of a few of your own. Take the time to share them with someone in your life.
Here are a few of my favorite things:
Smiles! I love it anytime someone smiles, but my favorites are the smiles of Meaghan, Annie and Maggie. (This reminded me of one of my favorite Elf lines; “I love smiling, smiling’s my favorite!”
Fresh air. Even the cold winter air. I love stepping outside and taking a deep breath of fresh air. Great reminder of how truly blessed I am.
The office. I love all the people, all the activity, everything about it.
My wife. She is just awesome. Funny, smart, beautiful, great mom….the whole package.
This certainly isn’t an exhaustive list….just the ones on my mind right now.
Think about your favorite things. Not just right now while you are reading this email. Think about them any time you start to think about something “bad” happening in your life.
Let’s make this an awesome week.
Jake
