I am not the best writer or the most philosophical person, but tonight I watched an amazing movie called August Rush with my beautiful wife and then I decided it was time to come ponder life. I know a marveling thought knowing that my life is that of sports, ballroom and school! I have been thinking about a quote by Aldous Huxley which states,
"Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities." It really made me think of where my priorities are in life and what should really be important to me. This life really is the time to focus on God and do our best, but what an amazing thing to know that after we have done all that we can, He will make up the rest. What hope and peace this brings about in my life.
I also started in a round about way to think of other quotes and I thought about one that goes, "Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results." I have been taking a class called interpersonal communication and it has been quite edifying. It has made me think everyday about how I act...or in actuality how I react to life. Do I give a grumble every time something "bad" happens or do I say I am lucky enough I am capable of handling this little trial? It really is something to think about. If you are not sure if you are a well rounded happy person I suggest you take some coins and put them in your pocket and every time during the day you have a bad thought about yourself or someone else you take a coin out. It is just a visual way of seeing how we are doing. I don't think we yet understand the life changing effects our attitude can have on people around us. This last week my life was forever changed by a small chat I had with someone. It will be something that for years to come I will remember. Go out and make someone's day happy. Don't let the little things bother you or some day you will wake up to a real problem and you will not be able to cope with it. Those are my thoughts for the day!
