Years ago Oprah put out this challenge to keep a positive thought journal for a year and see how your life improves by the end of that year. Simple thing - write down three positives from the day. Seemed like a good idea so I tried it. Couldn't do it everyday, not really good at routine, nor keeping a journal. What I did do is when sad I would focus on the positive and try to think of the three positives for that day to cheer myself up. It worked. Not only did it work, but I have fewer sad days and generally look for the positive in any crappy situation.
Now for those that don't know me, I am a single mom who works part-time as a paralegal and has fibromyalgia. Big challenges. Sometimes very difficult to stay positive. Especially when it comes to money.
There never is much money in my home but I live a simple life and am on a constant hunt to do things cheaper. Lately I have come to terms with the fact that this is more than "tough times" but this is the new lifestyle for my son and I. Ever since that moment where I became zen with my poverty I have been blessed left, right and center.
When I was down to my last $10 I found $20 in a baby carrier. When I was getting close to running out of money an item I listed on usedvictoria.com sold. When my stroller was going to cost me $35 to fix and not really to my satisfaction I was given and even better stroller for free.
Now as a Christian I don't believe this is coincidence. This is Jehovah Jireh my Provider. I am a strong believer in the fact that God will provide for my needs. Now that I am focusing on my needs, rather than wants, being responsible with my money and trusting God to provide where the paycheque doesn't stretch quite far enough life is just plan happier.
My challenge to anyone reading this is - what three positives happened for you today?
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