I asked N what I should blog about today. Me: "What are you blissful about?" N: "Everything. Life is good." Me: "Any ideas that are a bit more specific? Any more detail you'd like to go into?" N: "Nope. Just life is good."
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| N the Optimist |
Those of you out there who know N will not be surprised by his very short answer to my question! He is not a very talkative fellow...but, he is wise. The more I thought about his answer, the more I realized it was a great one. N and I are very blessed. We have some annoyances in life here and there, but overall, we have a very, very good life and we should be extremely blissful about it every single day. N is good at seeing the bright side. His kind heart and calm personality help him focus on the positive and stay optimistic in most circumstances. I am a realist by nature and tend to be more negative about things. N and I balance each other out and it works well...but we can learn some important things from each other.
What I have learned during my marriage is that I need to learn to be more positive. When I am in the midst of a cloud of negativity or doubt, it is hard to see the Light. I need to stop, put my problem or challenge into perspective, and look at the bright side.This is a difficult thing for me to do, but when I put forth the effort, I am a much more blissful soul. Life is short and life is good. Each and every day should be cherished and we should give thanks for everything we encounter.
Next time you are feeling frustrated or downhearted, look around you and remember N's wise words: "life is good." Many people around the world could not say the same.
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