Perspective

The other night we had a heckuva storm where we were. The trees were doing back-bends, like gymnasts during a floor routine. They were literally thrashing back and forth. Quite the sight. With the whipping around, it’s amazing that they did not break. It seemed as though the top branches were actually touching the ground (although they probably weren’t).

When you witness this powerful force of nature, what do you see? Is it seen as something that falls under scary, angry, destructive? Or does it go polar opposite? Trees appearing to be laughing hysterically. Making a joyful showing, with branches waving back and forth in full jubilee.

This is a simplistic example, to say the least. But, here’s the thing: How you perceive anything is pretty much how you perceive everything….with some exceptions, of course. As woo-woo as it sounds, you get to decide your thoughts. Plain and simple. And based on the thoughts you choose, the emotion will follow, which then determines your action. Choose wisely.