Good Point….or What???

I find myself fairly certain on many occasions that I have a good point that needs to be brought to everyone’s attention.  Of course I’m always dead on and everyone should be very glad that I’m bringing it to light.  Clarity is everything in this world after all.

Then, occasionally, it occurs to me that maybe, just maybe, I’m just whining.  Past that, there’s half a chance, but only half, that I could be gossipy as well.  What? But I’m superior to that behavior.  Surely I could not be accused of such a crime.  Well, yes, I could (and don’t call me Shirley).

I am one who encourages, but I also realize how easily I can find fault in something.  I have a beautiful home, but I see the front door is cracking and so is the mortar between the bricks.  I have a strong, devoted husband who provides for our family beautifully, but I see that he leaves cabinets open, hoards cups on the counter top and dons a ratty terry cloth robe so pathetic that the beagles don’t even want to chew on it anyone.  I have 2 amazing sons that go far beyond my expectations, yet  I notice that they tend to forget I’m behind them as doors meet my face abruptly.  I am blessed with wonderful  people I help with real estate, yet sometimes the long hours and frustrations take center stage.

How easy it is to complain about what we don’t have or what doesn’t suit us, but all around us are constant reminders of everything we do have.  Embrace them, because as much as we look past them, they really could “not” exist.

So the next time I get all “dolled up” for that pity party I was going to host, I think I’ll just sit back and smile instead.  Smile at the army helmet I stubbed my toe on, smile at the dog’s bone with all the goo on it, smile at my slightly less than perfect misfit family, and smile at all the things I’m annoyed by as I work hard each day.  Thank goodness they are in my life.  I can’t imagine it any other way.