Monday Mantra: Have Gratitude

Anyone hanging around the New York area last week knows that we got a blast of hot weather.  After a few weeks of miserable cold and drastic wind, it was definitely a luxury to be experiencing a preview of what's to come for Summer 2012.  It was only when I stepped into the shower that I got to thinking.

For me, being cold is literally the worst feeling I can ever experience.  I hate cold weather, I hate cold shower, I just hate being cold.  Naturally, I turn the water up in the shower to warm my skin as steam rises around me.  Anyway, on this particular day, I couldn't help finding myself hating this warm water coming down on me and instinctively turned the water to cold.  It was then that I realized, we are never satisfied.

It was so refreshing last week being able to throw on a dress and sandals, seeing everyone wear shorts and eating lunch outside.  It didn't take long though until the complaints started rising.  Almost everyone around me, myself included, was complaining about how hot it was, when only days before we were wishing for this warmth and shining sun, complaining how cold it was and how we couldn't wait for summer.  And now that we have it, what are we doing?  Complaining about it.

The weather is just a metaphor though.  All I'm saying is we need to take a minute and realize what we have.  To stop focusing on what we don't have and start realizing everything we do have. Think about it.

Happy Monday :)

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Monday Mantra: Radiate Positivity

As far back as I can remember, I've always had a problem with negativity.  But I'm trying to turn that around and have a more optimistic mindset.  It's so true that if you surround yourself with positive energy, you'll be happier, and your positive vibes will rub off on others around you. So lately I've been trying my best to not let my negative thoughts consume me.  I have to say that it's definitely easier said than done, but it's a work in progress.

As for today, it's another Monday morning.  But on the upside, the sun is shining, the weather is amazing, and it's the start of a new week.  Maybe this'll be the week that you accomplish a goal you've been wanting to reach.  Who knows, it's only what you make of it.  So be happy, and radiate positivity :)