Looking At The Stars

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." ~Oscar Wilde

Thank you all for you responses on my last post. As strange as it may sound, reading your rants and complaints made me not feel so alone. When I'm in a completely negative frame of mind I tend to selfishly focus on myself -- how much my situation sucks, how some people were put on this planet for the sole purpose of annoying me, how life seems so easy for others. Now, I know that in the grand scheme of things none of those things are true, but sometimes I am just too overcome with negativity to acknowledge that.

The second half of my week has significantly improved. I've let go of a few nagging problems, made plans to see a wonderful friend and her adorable twin daughters this weekend, engaged in some retail therapy, and eaten some chocolate. I'm concentrating on what I can control as opposed to what I cannot control. I'm attempting to focus on one task at a time instead of three at once. I am looking forward with renewed hope and optimism. I'm looking at the stars.