Nothing is ever all good or all bad, even though many times people retreat into perspectives based on absolutes that do not exist. No one is all good or all bad. A day is not a completely good day or bad day. Everything is a mix of good and bad, and it helps to keep a focus on the good.
Take this week. My finances took a hit, but my financial plans still work for my future plans. And, i had the money saved to get through it, due to my boundaries that I have been putting in place. Separately, I got news about a relative's health that, while not amazing, is manageable and much better than it could have been.
But, rather than focus on the things I cannot control and the challenges, I focused on what I could control and the good I had. I finished my first week of my training towards a half marathon, running 4 times, often in high heat, and ended with a 4 mile run this morning at a pace that was not bad for that distance for me. I cooked some amazing meals, and I have a VERY nice one that I will be doing in just a few hours. I made big progress on my puzzle. I renewed my car tag. I am current on all bills, despite the challenges. And, I have still been losing weight and slimming down. I sent off another post card to my child. There was many good things in this week, so as a whole it was a GOOD week, despite the challenges. It would not have been, if I let the challenges paralyze me from making positive choices and continue to do good things.
So, I will end this with the challenge to you. Are you looking at the good in your life or the challenges you face or have chased. Having a positive life requires a positive focus, and that does not come naturally. It takes will and work. What do you need to focus on of your good, today?