From the Editor
The temperature was below freezing the morning I rolled down my window to pay the toll (because I forgot my EZ Pass). As I stepped back on the gas and flicked the window button, I knew I was in trouble. The window was not going back up.
As I drove, icicles began to attach to my face where the tears of frustration were. My teeth chattered, and my lips turned blue as I approached my destination. As my frustration mounted, I proclaimed, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck!”
After the window incident, I kept my “I’m just an unlucky person” mindset for a while. Life always seemed to prove me right. The smoke alarm only chirped in the middle of the night, I only got stuck in traffic when I was already late, and I inevitably chose the longest checkout line in every store.
Then one day I heard a speaker that made me rethink my luck, or lack thereof. It was about “speaking life” into the people you love, regardless of your circumstances. The gist of it was that the words we use carry power. Words will either foster love and positivity in the life of another, or do the opposite. This applies to how we speak about ourselves as well.
I decided to give it a try. I began to speak as if I absolutely loved my life, even the parts I typically grumbled about. At first, it felt like an act, but then the unexpected happened. I began to believe what I was saying. The more I projected positive energy around everyone and everything in my life, the better and happier my life became.
Yes, it was words that began the shift. But to change my words, I had to adjust my mindset and look for the good in every situation, which isn’t always easy.
Over time, though, I began to feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Nothing had changed except how I viewed it, yet that changed everything!
Maybe that window incident reminded me that I needed to get my car checked out, or it gave me the rush of fresh air or perhaps even the good cry I needed that day.
What is luck, anyway? I have a fair amount of Irish in me, so I hope that will qualify me to share my observations. “Good luck” is simply a good attitude and outlook on life, along with a spirit of positive energy. That’s it. Every incident can either be seen as an obstacle or an opportunity. We get to choose how we view and respond to the everyday occurrences of life. I challenge you to give it a try. You may be luckier than you think.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
