I hear the resentment and entitlement in my own voice. Yep. Resenting the time it takes to do this work. Resenting the boredom I feel while I'm doing it. Resentment begets feelings of entitlement and feelings of entitlement send me right to the kitchen... If I have to do this then I should get that (that being food, of course). Let's examine the wisdom of allowing resentment into this otherwise productive day...
What if I choose to look at gratitude instead? What if I make a gratitude list surrounding my work so far this morning? OK, here we go again... 10 Things for which I feel gratitude regarding my work this morning:
- I've been able to figure out how to use Photoshop to fix photos.
- My fingers, particularly right-index finger, are not aching today (arthritis in hiding).
- The pictures look really good when I finish them.
- I had a nice break and took a walk up the hill to the mail box.
- Robert rubbed my shoulders for a few moments.
- My back isn't hurting too much today.
- In a couple more hours, I'll get to check one series of step-out photos off my list!
- Good sleep last night. Feeling rested today.
- Coffee tastes good. Enjoyed my morning coffee.
- Computer is working well today.
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Gratitude for today: 10 Things Lists, my friend Liz (who started me making 10 Things Lists), sunshine, crisp fall air, all flowers, driftwood, support of readers of WP.
Way to go!!! Maybe Ill try that when I feel entitled to eat a lot of ice cream because I've worked a long day or because I have not felt appreciated. It helps me when you write. Thank you for writing today!
ReplyDeleteI've read so often that an attitude of gratitude can be powerfully transforming... and you just proved it, yet again. I'm glad for you. :-)
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