The Meaning We Create

Philippians 2:5  “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”

Most of the ills we suffer are directly traceable to our own attitude.  Life is packed full of uncontrollable events and in many situations the only thing we can control is the attitude we choose to respond with.

When you really take the time to think about it, everything happening around us is neutral and meaningless until the point that we give it meaning.  And the questions we ask ourselves drive the meaning we create and the attitude we have about everything.

Regardless of what you’re going though, it’s about choosing:  

-Will I allow this to upset me?  

-Will I choose to make this bad or good?  

-Will I choose to stay or walk away?  

-Will I choose to yell or whisper?  

-Will I choose to react or take the time to respond?

When people come to you feeling down about a situation they can’t control, just tell them the truth. Sometimes changing your situation isn’t possible or simply not possible soon enough.  You can’t get a new job in an instant.  You can’t make someone else change against his or her will.  You certainly can’t erase the past, but  you can always choose an attitude that moves you forward.  By doing so you change things from the inside out, and ultimately allow yourself to grow beyond the struggles you can’t control.

Once you get your attitude in check the battle becomes much easier. Win the fight over your attitude and the rest become much simpler.