Most of you who know me know that I feel like shit these days.  I don’t have much energy, and I am not feeling “up”.  I am still a fairly nice person, and I just got off the elevator with even nicer people than me.

 I have noticed that old people go one of two ways; bitter or mellow.  I haven’t experienced anything else.  Nothing in the middle.  I had the pleasure of sharing an elevator for about 45 seconds with a couple that went mellow.

Maybe it was because I held the door for them and helped them with seven days worth of “stuff” for two days worth of stay.  Maybe they just liked the way I looked.  For whatever reason, they gave me two sheets of paper.

Now, I am not in a good mood these days.  I am not happy a lot of the time, and I am generally dissatisfied.  So, circumstances being what they are, here is what I received.

Reasons for a Positive Attitude:

It makes me feel better
I can accomplish more
I can help others have a better day
My health is better
I can take responsibility for myself and not play the blame game
I like to feel happy
I can hear the birds singing
I like to smile
I can change my negative attitude
People treat me better
The day goes by faster and smoother
I am calm inside
I can enjoy my day
I don’t have to make up excuses
I can see other peoples’ positive side
I can help bring out the best in others
I feel like a better person
Others like to be around me
I make more friends
The sun shines in the rain
I don’t have to worry about what others are doing or if things are fair
I sleep better at night
…..

And, “This is Today”

Today is here.  I will start with a smile, and resolve to be agreeable.  I will not criticize.  I refuse to waste my valuable time.
Today has one thing in which I know I am equal with others - time.  All of us draw the same salary in seconds, minutes and hours.
Today I will not waste my tijme, because the minutes I wasted yesterday are as lost as a vanished thought.
Today I refuse to spend time worrying about what might happen.  I am going to spend my time making things happen.
Today I am determined to study to improve myself, for tomorrow I may be wanted and I must not be found lacking.
Today I am determined to do the things I should do.  I firmly determine to stop doing the things I should not do.
Today I will not imgine what I would do if things were different.  They are not different.  I will make success with what materials I have.
Today I will stop saying, “If I had time,” for I never will “find time” for anything - if I want time, I must take it.
Today I will actg toward other people as though this might be my last day on earth.  I will not wait for tomorrow.  Tomorrow never comes.

The only thing I can’t say is that I can hear birds sing.  As far as I know, all the birds in Austin are dead.