Optimism
I’ve decided to start the year off with a new perspective. I’m no longer going to think about the fact that half of Oscar’s clothes will be too small for him whenever I pick him up, I’m thinking of the fact that I can donate all of the smaller clothes I bought to either the orphanage or a local charity. Instead of whining about the fact that I thought I’d be on maternity leave by now, I’m reminding myself that the delay just means that I might be on leave during the spring instead of the winter, which isn’t all bad. Instead of counting the seemingly never-ending days of this wait, I’m thinking about the fact that now that I’ve paid my fees, I can watch my savings account slowly tick back to where it was a few months ago. And, instead of obsessing over when my agency will send a new picture, I’m encouraging myself to believe that the fact that I haven’t seen a new photo in 11 weeks gives me the opportunity to be excited all over again when I do get one, since there’s no way he’ll look anything like he did three months ago.
I don’t know how long this new perspective thing will last, but I’m hoping to make it at least a week. Yes, I know that’s quite pathetic, but if you knew me, you’d understand that even typing the word “optimism” was a giant leap. And, by the way, the photo is not of me.
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Pathetic? No way! I’d give myself a medal if I could keep that kind of perspective for two consecutive days.
I’m trying the optimism thing right along with you. Love the pic, by the way
Love the picture!!!
Staying positive is the right thing to do… I believe. Negativity just breeds more negativity. And that’s not good for anyone. I can’t even imagine how hard it is for your right now, but I believe energy follows thought…. so stay positive and good things WILL happen! They have to, right? I’m sending some extra positive vibes your way to bolster you a bit… but it sounds to me like you’re doing pretty good on your own! 2008 is your year…. and mine hopefully too! Take care!
Here’s to the new year and to hoping that things will move along quickly very soon!! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that things will start happening for you soon!
That’s really a great way to look at things!
optimism…. omptimism…. you are right… it does work. Thanks. I like your thought process. I think we could all use a little readjustment and perspective.