"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company ... a church ... a home, or an individual. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for the day. We cannot change our past ... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is ten percent what happens to me and ninety percent how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitudes."
- Charles Swindoll
Right now I have an attitude of gratitude. Tonight my dear daughter asked me if I am happy. I am sure that my answer didn't do the question justice, but, I told her that I was happy and that I felt truly blessed. I can't imagine a more perfect life for me. I have my children, we have our health, I have an awesome and fulfilling career, a great employer, and, while my family is a bit far away, technology allows me to keep in touch with them on a regular basis. I have a home, the ability to provide the for our basic needs, and will even be able to share our home and blessings with some good friends later today. Yes, I am happy and truly do feel blessed. Thank You God!
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