Doing SOMETHING 2

On a bad day, when my good intentions lead to failure, there are always a few good things that I must have done. I may climb out of bed intending to fill my day with positive activities, smile at everyone I meet, work hard and get a lot done, and not grumble or frown all day - but as I climb back into my bed at the close of the day, it is not often that I have achieved my goal.

This could be somewhat alarming at times, if you think through all the missed opportunities, mistakes, and things you could and should have done, but did not. It can be especially downheartening if you have been pondering your karma, and realized just how much bad karma you make each day through being lazy, careless, or thoughtless. Yet, each day I can find a few things that I have done on the positive side.

Maybe I failed to smile at the checkout assistant in the grocery store, got irritated by the loud noises from next door whilst trying to read, and cooked a mess instead of a meal - but I rescued a spider before my son showered, did not tread on the snail on the path, and gave food to a few dozen pigeons. Every day you can do SOMETHING good, even on those bad days. The spider and snail, and all those pigeons are just as alive and struggling as me. I may have ruined my own life that day, but I helped theirs. This helps keep me enthusiastic and positive.