Sometimes I find myself focusing on the hard part of life, and forgetting that there are so many easy, enjoyable things that bring joy. That was the case this weekend as I felt the weight of all my responsibilities bearing down on me. I feared and worried about the future, which appeared incredibly grim.This morning I woke up with a renewed feeling of hope, and I suddenly remembered my favorite game. The “Glad Game” – how could I forget? I even have it on my license plates to help me remember. I love this game, and it comes from my favorite Disney movie, Pollyanna. I love the little girl’s bright, positive attitude, and how in any given situation she can always find something to be glad about.
The Glad Game is easy to play, you can play alone or with as many players as you like. The only rule is to make a list of all your blessings or the things you are aware of that make your life happy. We all can make a list. I actually have a “Gratitude Book” that I write in several times a week to record the things I’m grateful for. It’s fun and it doesn’t have to be anything huge. One day I recorded, “Today I am grateful for school”. (I must have been mentally ill that day) :0)
On July 27, 2008 I recorded, “I am so grateful to be sitting on the edge of a body of water with my fishing pole and my family next to me. I am at CJ Strike in Idaho with my mom and John, Billy, and my niece, Gracie. It is a quiet peaceful morning, cool weather, birds are chirping, but the fish aren’t biting. I don’t care though – it’s just nice to be here.”
I read something online, I don’t know the author, but this is the quote, “Positive thinking is a muscle that atrophies. The Glad Game is a mental exercise to bulk up the good attitude and spend some relaxing time thinking positive thoughts. It gives a good calming energy.”
So today I will lighten my spirits a little and play the Glad Game. It is a great game. Everybody wins!!
2 comments:
Robin,
It was so wonderful to see you! I love your post! I am grateful for a wonderful friend like you..I should write that down in my book of gratitude, if I had one. You motivated me to get on and post something. I'm going to try to be better at it. Can't wait for you to come up next time. Love ya, Deb
Hi Robin,
This is a great post. You are right our whole perspective on life changes when we stop and look at all that we have to be grateful for. Sometimes I find myself looking at other people who are struggling and I think, at least I don't have that load to carry. One thing I know is everyone struggles. We all need a glad game day now and then. I am glad you got to go visit friends and that you took a little break from school.
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