I think one of the keys to having peace and joy in life is
to distinguish between what I can and I can’t do. Stress, depression, unhappiness and
discontentment often comes from wanting things I can’t have or trying to change
things I can’t. Today I’m choosing to be
grateful that YES, I CAN do many things….and then doing what I CAN to make it a
great day; to improve my own well-being by making good choices, and make a
positive difference in the world by trying to be better today than yesterday.
No… I CAN’T…..make the sun shine today; but I CAN brighten
up someone’s day by being cheerful and saying Hello.
No….I CAN’T…..make anyone like/love me if he/she chooses not
to; but I CAN make myself more loveable by being easy to be around; speaking kindly
and gently; and being as pleasant as I am capable.
No….I CAN’T…..cause time to stand still or add more hours to
the day; but I CAN make the most of every opportunity; realize that today is a
gift; and use time wisely.
No….I CAN’T….run walk 5 miles today; but I CAN take a few
more steps today than I did yesterday.
No…..I CAN’T….make anyone lose weight, give up an addiction,
change his/her behavior in any way; but I can try to motivate him/her by setting
a good example; praising one’s sincere efforts; and encouraging anyone who is
seeking a change.
No…..I CAN’T bring back my parents, grandparents, friends or
loved ones from the dead…even for an hour…..but I CAN honor their memory by
doing the things they taught me and trying to make them proud by my thoughts
and actions…..AND…..I CAN make sure that those people that are in my life know I
appreciate and love them.
There are many things that YOU CAN’T do…..but changing your
life….is NOT one of them! You may not be able to change everything, but you can
change some things. You may be
struggling to believe that you CAN…..but that’s okay for now….because I believe
YOU CAN! However……
You CAN’T lose weight…..if you continue to eat donuts and
junk food day after day. Make a
different choice!
You CAN’T be sober/smoke free……if you continue to drink or
smoke. Dump it out or put the cigarette
out….and quit bringing the temptation home.
You CAN’T have a happy, peaceful, loving home…..if you
continue to nitpick, start arguments, allow jealousy, unforgiveness, or
negativity to rule your mind and dictate your conversations. Choose today to say, “Thank you; I’m sorry;
and I forgive you” instead of “You never….You always….Why don’t you ever….You’re
such a…..” and so forth. Words are powerful; use them to build up rather than
tear down.
You CAN’T be content and happy…..if you focus on what you
don’t have; how bad your life is; how unfair things seem. Try to focus on your blessings and be
grateful for all that you do have instead of envious or angry at those things
that you don’t have.
Mostly today……when others tell you that you CAN’T change your
life….. or you feel that you CAN’T possibly do whatever……lose weight; give up
whatever; be free; be happy…….draw strength from your higher power who says, “ALL
things are possible” and keep telling yourself that “YES….I CAN…..THERESA says I
CAN…” and then…..make the choices that will change the can’t into CAN! YOU CAN….and you will….change your life…..one
step; one thought; one choice at a time!
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