Perspective

I had written out a whole blog post on crappy things happening. Like spilling my dinner, my water and a bunch of other things that make us think we’re having a bad day. Then I got a call that put it into perspective for me.A friend called me, she’s been working tirelessly to help prepare a newly renovated home for a family that has faced so much in the past year. A terrible accident that paralyzed their oldest, killed thirteen of his friends, a second accident that added to his ptsd and yeah a third accident that thankfully another son wasn’t injured in. Just before the first accident both parents lost their jobs, thanks to the recession we’re in. Their family has lived in hotels for thirteen months as their home had to be gutted and made accessible. Now finally this weekend they can reclaim part of their lives when they move back home.So how can I complain about spilling my fries on the floor when others are going through so much more and coming out on top because they refuse to give up. Well, I can’t. Life is what we make of it, look around and see the adversity, the struggles around us.Another friend of mine has gone two months without water in her new home. I can’t remember what the issue was, but thankfully it was fixed this week. This didn’t stop them, they enjoyed their new home. Worked on the yard to make it everything they wanted and loved the time with eachother. So often we take for granted simple things like running water.The next time you’re having a bad day. Take a minute and put it into perspective. Is what ever happened really that bad? Likely it’s just an inconvenience. Think about five things you have to be grateful for, simple things like being able to see, having indoor plumbing, clothes on your back, whatever comes to mind. It can help turn your bad day into a good day when we realize how blessed we truely are.This is our life, ups and downs, so don’t take it for granted and live your best life.XoxoCharlotte