Good Morning and Happy Hump Day 😊
This morning, as I was watching the sunrise, I got to thinking how I carry that "feeling" of hope that the sunrise gives me..... with me all day. And, anytime I'm feeling low, I can picture that sunrise in my head - and remember that feeling of hope again.
On pondering this, a song from some time ago came into my head -
"Weather with You"
by Crowded House (An Australian band) from the album "Woodface" they released in 1991
To hear it you can click here:
The chorus repeats:-
🎼"Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you
Everywhere you go, always take the weather
Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you
Everywhere you go, always take the weather, the weather with you" 🎵
Everywhere You Go, Always Take the Weather with You….
What an awesome visual….😊
This is something we actually all do all of the time – unfortunately, often we’re carrying a damp dreary day with us…. our own personal cloud hanging over our head. It goes everywhere we go, and taints our thoughts, reactions and emotions (not that I’m opposed to rainy weather, as you know, I embrace this type of weather – a wonderful excuse to snuggle up and have some “me time”), but I do not want to live under a perpetual rain cloud.
And the worst part of this is - often we don’t even realize that this is completely under our very own control, that we have this amazing thing called “choice” ….and we can choose what type of weather we take with us.
Unlike many other factors that are completely out-with our control (and, as a self-confessed control freak, I often battle with this😨), how we react to situations around us, and how we allow them to affect us, is completely within our sphere of control. I know sometimes it may not feel that way, as we so often react first before thinking through...it's a natural response.
By choosing to take my sunrise weather with me, I can pull myself back (sometimes from a complete meltdown 😉), take a big breath, and approach with a less negative attitude.
Now, this approach doesn't directly solve any of my problems, but it does put me in a much better frame of mind to deal with them. I feel a little stronger and more in control of my emotions - the way in which I react. So, instead of spiraling into the depths of despair (a tad dramatic, but yes, that really can happen to me..), I can remain calm, triage the issue, and work through potential solutions.
And, it doesn't have to be classic sunny weather that you take with you as your positive vibe for the day, I've also been known to take a snowy day with me....one that brings the type of powder snow that gives me that feeling of complete bliss, as I snowboard through it...This particular picture in my head, brings me feelings of being completely free and happy...which I use to remind me of how wonderful life can make me feel.
We all carry the weather with us........but we can choose what type of weather that is. So, my question for you today is "what weather are you carrying around with you today?
Until next time,
Take care, Stay Safe and....Remember to take your hopeful weather with you 💗
Hugs,
Pam
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