We all make thousands of choices every day -- what shoes to wear, if I should stop for that yellow light, if it's a good idea to criticize another person, what salad dressing, whether to hug somebody, paper or plastic? Then there are the more momentous choices -- what college to attend, which job offer to accept, whether to give this guy another chance, do I stand up for what I believe is right even though I will probably loose?
Maybe it's only in my little world, but it seems more people have been complaining about the consequences of their own actions lately. Before making a complaint, think very hard about how your own choices got you where you are and figure out how to do better next time.
Some suggestions:
Choose to turn off the television and go for a walk instead of moaning about your clothes becoming too tight.
Instead of grumbling that your spouse ignores you, decide to give him or her a back rub tonight.
Instead of complaining about your job, find another one; if there isn't another one, be grateful for the one you have.
Choose to cease unnecessary expenditures (meals out, toys, alcohol, new clothes) rather than gripe that finances are tight.
As an alternative to complaining about a toxic relationship, resolve to get out and put it behind you.
Instead of fussing about how much you have to do, learn to say "no" when others ask for yet another piece of you.
Choose to count your blessings! If you are reading this, then chances are good that you have not lost your home and livelihood due to recent tragic events -- be very, very thankful, look at what good things you have in your life, and figure out how to use them to help those who need it.
With every action we take we make a choice. Even the minute ones matter. If we choose with some awareness, we'll feel less likely to complain about the outcome.
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