The original attention behind this blog was to create a place of positivity. But today I went back and read my previous posts and was a bit unhappy with my own attitude. I owe, not only my few readers an apology, but I should apologize to myself as well. I was fuming with negativity and apparently rather disgruntled. The lesson learned here is I should save my posts and read them the next morning before actually publishing them.
I am a firm believer in positive thinking and finding the good in any given situation. However, I have come to realize that my family may not share in this same procedure. If you have ever read any articles or books on positivity you will know that limiting the time you spend around naysayers is a key component in improving your own attitude. However, how do you go about improving the attitude of the naysayers that you cannot avoid being around. Take for instance, your spouse, children, parents, and the ever wonderful in-laws who are encompassed with complete negativity. I should not have included my children in that example. They are for the most part sharing in the positive thinking. It is only when they are subjected to being around the less than positive people that they develop a poor attitude.
My thoughts are this. Children learn by example (no matter what your parents may have told you) and they hear very little of what you try to tell them. Even as an adult I am the same way in being influenced by what my environment consists of. It is my responsibility to reflect back on my family a good attitude. Maybe I am the one who needs the attitude adjustment and it will benefit others that share this life with me.
So, I promise, from this day forth, no more negative posts.
