How powerful is perspective?

I had a thought yesterday. I can imagine the comments now. Yes, I'm sure I had more than one thought yesterday. Let me rephrase: Here is ONE of the thoughts I had yesterday. We all have problems we would like to deal with: lose weight, get out of debt, get weeds pulled, get the paper written, get assigned reading done, improve a relationship, etc. Would it make a difference if we phrased our problems as positive goals to achieve (work toward), instead of problems to be solved? For example, instead of 'lose weight', I could phrase this as 'eat right and be healthy'. Instead of 'pull weeds', I could strive to 'have a house with curb appeal'. Would this help? I think it would help only if I focused on what could be instead of what the problems are. When I look at my yard, do I think 'Look at all those weeds!' or do I think 'This place could (will) really look great!' Maybe this positive perspective might give me just the little boost of resolve I need to deal with some problem areas--I mean, achieve some positive goals--in my life. What are the problems that are nagging at you? How can you restate them as positive goals?

Valentine's Day

What does Valentine's Day mean to you? For some people, it is no big deal. They are not in a relationship, so they have no one to honor on this day (they may say they have no obligation for this day); but also no one is honoring them. For some people, it is a chore. You must do something "romantic" for Valentine's Day whether you want to or not. If you forget about it or blow it off as no big deal, you will be in the dog house. Then, there are the people who enjoy Valentine's Day. They may think a long time or spend a lot of money or work really hard to make the day special.
I guess at one time or another, I've been in all of the groups above. This year, I'm having a little fun with it. I am looking forward to it. What, exactly, I am doing for Valentine's Day is, of course, none of your business. Plus, I don't want to spoil any surprises.
Valentine's Day is about love. Love is one of the most basic human experiences and one of the most important human needs. Who do you love? Who ALL do you love? Do these people know it? How do you show your love? If everyone you loved were told by some cosmic cupid that you loved them, would they be surprised? SHOWING love is not just for Valentine's Day and it is not just for your sweetheart. In fact, love shown--demonstrated--is the only thing that makes this life worth living.