Thank God it’s Monday.
I know. Saying that makes me weird. But I’m not giving up 1/7th of my life being grumpy that it’s Monday. I’m also declaring war on fear. Monday is as good of a day to do it as any. Because I’ve seen what fear does. It is toxic. It tears up relationships and hurts those who love you. Fear is the devil walking this earth. It leads to selfishness which will leads to loneliness. Nope. Not allowing fear to rule my life anymore. Get lost, fear. You’re not needed anymore.
Monday is a great day to start with a positive outlook. A good place to start would be to bethankful for the blessings in my life. My wife. My kids. My family. I’m grateful for opening my eyes this morning. I am healthy and happy. I had food to eat and a roof over my head. And I have opportunity. I’ve been given another chance. A chance to use my talents. A chance to lift up the lives of others. And it doesn’t have to be some grand, giant gesture. You can defeat fear with 1,000 small acts of kindness.
I’m going to take today to work on forgiveness. That’s a big, big bite to take on a Monday morning. But I refuse to have chains of anger wrapped around me anymore. I’m not going to be held prisoner by someone else’s fear. On this Monday, I break free of the bonds of anger. And I know the key is to forgive those who I think have wronged me. Even if they know they have or not!
Yup, It’s Monday morning. The sun is out and the sky is a brilliant cobalt blue. I am sitting her counting my blessings — I may not have enough time! And I am going to be thankful for my challenges. They are just opportunities dressed up in ugly clothing. I’m so amazingly blessed.
Thank God it’s Monday.