You too can be a Pollyanna!

Woke to a cloudy, cold and wet day. And you know what? I am happy. Normally this kind of day had a way of giving me a sour attitude. However, I'm good. Why? Well, I'm learning that words shape my world. What I say DOES affect how my day will play out. I know it may sound trite or Pollyannish (you know that movie, right? The Glad game?) but seriously, Pollyanna was wise beyond her years.

So, if you say, "my kids are driving me crazy!" then you know what, they probably will as you are setting your mind on that path. If you say, "man, I feel grumpy," then you will be. Speaking of grumpy, not saying any of you reading this ARE *cough, cough* but when anyone in our house is acting grumpy we sing the grumpy song. Do you know it? It makes us smile. It's by Music for Aardvarks and is seen on Noggin. The lyrics:

If you wanna be a grump that's ok,
but could you be grumpy kind of further way?
It's not that I don't love you, `cause you know I do.
Sometimes I'm grumpy too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giTIlL_QAeM

So today? I challenge you to speak only positive words - especially in light of someone pulling in front of you on the road, the snotty bill collecter, your less than obedient children and to the spouse who has an attitude and is not attempting this and thus, being a stinker! :)~

Now, go have a great day!