THE SCULPTOR'S ATTITUDE
~~~ Unknown ~~~
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the
clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am
important. My job is to choose what kind of day I'm going to have.
Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that
the grass is getting watered for free.
Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad
that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away
from waste.
Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I'm alive.
Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns
have roses.
Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest
to discover new relationships.
Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy
because I have a job to do.
Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind
and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.
Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework, or I can feel
honored because I've been provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.
Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am,
the sculptor who gets to do the shaping. What today will be like is
up to me.
I get to choose what kind of day I will have!