2017 has been a disappointing year for me. I still don’t have a flying car or a robot to do all my grunt work. My cancer came back. My Dad passed on. I’m older, creakier and crankier than I ever thought I’d be. It would be great if 2018 would bring big improvements, but I’m not holding my breath. What really needs to change is my attitude. Luckily, I’m completely able to do just that, IF I’m willing to make the effort. The problem is inertia. Once something comes to a complete stop, it’s very hard to get it going again. That’s why it’s so important to make positive steps before you become completely disillusioned by life.
The easiest fix is to start seeing the good things as well as the bad. Sure, my cancer came back, but so did the cat. That monstrous little beast took off for over a week leaving me and my husband distraught. And this was just days after my Father’s memorial service! I was feeling pretty low. Then one evening she just walked into the living room, said “Meow” and headed past us into the bedroom with her typical attitude of vague disdain. It was a miracle!
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