Today Gift from Hazeldon for July 7, 2012

Today's thought from Hazelden is:

Attitude is everything!

Today will be what we make it. Regardless of the weather, the kinds of work to be done, the personalities crossing our paths, we'll feel joy and peace if that is our choice.

Agonizing over circumstances that aren't to our liking or dwelling on our failure to control other people, whether friends or foes, has robbed us of the happiness that is always ours to experience. Depression, anger, fear, and frustration shadowed our steps because we didn't take control of the only thing that's ever been in our control absolutely - attitude.

It's so easy to blame others for every wrinkle in our lives. But as we grow accustomed to the idea of taking full responsibility for how we think and feel, we'll be empowered. No longer will our sense of self feel diminished. And, as Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying, we will be just as happy as we make up our minds to be.

Nobody can mess with my attitude but me!

I can't believe today's thought. It is just so right in tune with me today. I just posted all that I am grateful for and I talked about my sister in law and the anger that I feel about her not taking care of herself.
So many time I let this control my mood for the day and it's hard not to.
Thank you for today's thought I will keep it in front of me today

I posted it on the other site too. Seemed appropriate. They certainly get themselves worked up over everyone else's recovery choices. It applied for me today too. Getting ready to go to the cookout. I hope I can remember all I can control is my reaction to things.

Have fun! I'll be praying for you for a peaceful day