Glass half full

My friend used to call me Pollyanna when she wanted to get a rise out of me. Though I am not a fan of confrontation, (and will do almost anything to avoid it,) I couldn't help myself from defending my position of positivity. I would go down swinging. Every time. Without ever having the thought I might lose. Again.

My positive outlook has been challenging to maintain for the past few months. Perhaps it is the economy or the state of the world . . . perhaps I have too many Alanis Morissette songs in my iPod. Regardless of why, it has opened my eyes to how crucial it is - for me - to have a positive attitude. And I would love to extend a challenge to anyone who might stumble upon this rambling text. Take the Ange top 5 challenge. Take four people with whom you are having some sort of stress and write down what you see as their top five positive attributes. Then write what you feel your top five attributes are. For the next five days, focus on one person (of you and the other four) each day. Look at them through the lens of of their top five, not the filter of their faults, mistakes or baggage. Find something to be grateful for! I guarantee you will see positive changes in your relationships :D

I see your rose colored glasses, and I raise you a pair of ruby slippers . . .