Had a very interesting dream last night which, like most of my dreams, was too convoluted to try to explain. However, I woke with the words, “Write a success story everyday” echoing in my head. All day, I have returned to the phrase.
By nature, I am not an optimistic person. The glass is always half empty. I usually focus on what I didn’t get done instead of what I did get done. Flaws in myself and things I do are unreasonably magnified in my mind. I have to put a lot of effort into thinking differently and focusing on good things. I am hopeful that one day this way of thinking will become second nature. This dream phrase is going to become a new motto for me.
Today has held some significant challenges, not the least of which is the third migraine in one week. But despite it all, I wrote some success stories today.
- Six loads of laundry, four complete and folded, one in the dryer, one in the wash.
- Drank 32 ounces of green smoothie this morning.
- Overreacted to something with my husband and was able to explain myself and apologize.
- Quickly ironed clothes for my husband when he was pressed for time.
- Completed a project I had put off until the last minute.
- Finished planning and tested art lesson for tomorrow’s co-op class.
- Remembered to set out ground beef from freezer for tacos tomorrow.
- Enjoyed a fun conversation with my children tonight.
- Shared some unpleasant memories with the older ones and was able to find the humor in it all.
- Recognized that PMS is making it difficult to work on my art project with a positive attitude so cleaned up my studio and set it aside for a few days.
It feels good to celebrate the successes. Remembering to write a success story everyday inspires me to continually be looking for ways to turn a not-so-successful moment around.
Grace and Peace!
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jewlsntexas said,
March 14, 2008 at 12:26 am
I tend to be optimistic but not about myself.
This is a neat list – and a great way to think about life – write a success story.
One conundrum I get into with this is that I tend to think of my “successes” in what I do instead of who I am and am becoming. I have heard the expression that we are human beings not human doings – and I tend to find myself leaning toward the doing part.
Maybe this is a better way to think of it – we are writing a success story just because we are.
Thanks for making me think so hard so late at night!
I love visiting here.
Cookie said,
March 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm
What an uplifting post. I’m glad that I found your blog today. You’re moving in a good direction.
Cookie