Earlier I came across something called "The Ten Commandments for an Unhappy Life." It serves as a humorous reminder of the choices we face every single day.
The Ten Commandments for an Unhappy Life
- Thou shalt hold onto bitterness and anger
- Thou shalt never get to close to anybody. Keepeth all of thy relationships at surface level.
- Thou shalt wear a glum expression on thy face at all times.
- Thou shalt put aside play and shalt inflict upon others that which was once inflicted upon thyself.
- Thou shalt grumble about the small stuff, forgetting the bigger picture.
- Thou shalt forget about others' needs, thinking only of your own.
- Thou shalt hold regular pity parties, inviting others to joinest thou.
- Thou shalt not take a vacation.
- Thou shalt expect worst in all situations, blame and shame everyone around thyself for everything, and dwell on the feebleness, faults, and fears of others.
- Thou shalt be in control at all times, no matter what!
I don't know about you, but in the great adventure of life, I want to experience joy in the journey.... not misery in the muck! I want my life to move in a positive direction. You are probably wondering "can any woman be a positive woman? Can someone who tends to be a negative, fearful, or unhappy change her attitude and her perspective of time?" Yes... every woman has the potential to be a positive woman, because each of us has the opportunity to invite God in to work in our lives.