"GET TO"
A teacher told us about "Get To", and I just can't get it off my mind.
She told us that we walk through life making choices. Some of them
are good, and some of them not so good, but hopefully we learn something
from all of them. She told us that night a little about attitude and
how it affects us. She gave us a hand out called "LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE"
and walked us though Accountability, Tenacity, Truth, Integrity, Trust,
Understanding, Dedication, and Excellence. She also told us that we
cannot choose what happens to us, but we can choose our attitudes toward
each situation.
If we walk through life on the path we have chosen feeling as
though we HAVE to do this or we HAVE to do that, eventually we might feel
overwhelmed. She then told us about changing our attitude and looking
at the opportunities presented to us each day. If we look at those
opportunities or challenges with a "GET TO" instead of a "HAVE TO" we
might enjoy the journey just a little bit more.
She challenged her class to make a conscious effort over the next
couple of days to exchange the words "have to" with "get to" in our
conversations with friends, co-workers, and family, but most of all in
my thoughts, and something amazing happened. I noticed all the things I
"GET TO" do and started appreciating the opportunities and challenges on
my path.
Just imagine:
I get to go to school to fulfill my dream.
I get to go to work when so many people can't.
I get to do the laundry, thankful for a washer and dryer.
I get to play with my cat who is so thankful for the attention.
I get to say a prayer, I have freedom of speech.
I get to remember the things that make me happy.
I get to spend time with a friend, who needs my help.
I get to read a book, I still have my sight.
I give you a challenge. With every thought and conversation for
the next day or two, change the words "I HAVE TO" with the words "I GET
TO" and see if it makes a difference in your day.
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