The Sun is up in the morning because people need some joy!
My 3-year old son said this to me a few months ago and it rings true, doesn’t it? At first light on a new day I feel hopeful that I’ll accomplish great things even if it’s only a few loads of laundry. From my perspective, a new day is a fresh start to just about everything. Haven’t you experienced that bad day on the job the day before and the next morning it seems less stressful? Sleep is definitely key in the process but a new morning just seems to deliver hope even on a cloudy day.
I have this life that requires my full attention for family and work 24/7. I hardly get a moment to relax but I love it and wouldn’t trade it for anything. I experience all of the daily stresses that most people have with health, finances, professional life, and family. Sometimes it’s overwhelming. But step back at the end of the day and really think about all of the tasks you accomplished. I do and I feel like superwoman! They aren’t necessarily the ones I set out to do today but it’s amazing what I can get done in 24 hours. So if I wake up and truly take in what the day has waiting for me, I can get through it all and smile about it!
The biggest thing I’ve learned over the years is that each crisis can be taken apart and tackled a little at a time. Once the initial shock is over, breaking it up in pieces makes it a lot easier to handle. I later realized I was letting a storm brew in my mind and my crisis was getting bigger just because of the way I was looking at it.
So when the sun comes up in the morning, focus on the great day ahead. You have a full 24 hours to make a change in your life be it big or small. A new day just creates a clean slate and a feeling of potential. The best way to rejoice in the day is to make someone else’s day happy!
