How Are You ?

"Any day I'm vertical is a good day" ...that's what I always say. And I give thanks for my health. If you ask me, "How are you?" I'll answer, "GREAT!" because in saying so, I make it so. And I give thanks I can choose my attitude. When Life gives me dark clouds and rain, I appreciate the moisture that brings a soft curl to my hair. When Life gives me sunshine, I gratefully turn my face up to feel its warmth on my cheeks. When Life brings fog, I hug my sweater around me and give thanks for the cool shroud of mystery that makes the familiar seem different and intriguing. When Life brings snow, I dash outside to catch the first flakes on my tongue, relishing the icy miracle that is a snowflake. Life's events and experiences are like the weather— they come and go, no matter what my preference. So, what the heck?! I might as well decide to enjoy them. For indeed, there IS a time for every purpose under Heaven. And each season brings its own unique blessings... and I give thanks.

There is no way to avoid Life's storms - they come and go whether we want them or not. The best thing each of us can do is learn how to dance in the rain!

by BJ Gallagher