Each Day is a New Chance

What this all speaks to, is the ever present cyclical phases of life. Things always do come back around.  The problem is when we are in the midst of the lows, we have a tendency to focus our attention there and thus keep ourselves stuck there longer.  Think about it, when times are good, you’ve got money flowing and a new car in the driveway, do you stop to think about the bad times?  Probably not.  You stay focused on the high points and live happily.  Tomorrow is just another day.  There typically isn’t much thought put into good or bad times, because life, at the moment, is easier.

On the other hand, when the cycle goes around and you are on the bottom side, where are your thoughts anchored?  Do you give the present situation little care and just about your day waiting for the next?  Or, do you wallow in the hardship, talking with others about how bad it is “out there” and how you don’t know what misfortune will happen to you next?

Do you recognize the difference? We spend a lot more time thinking about our situation when things are not going so well than we do when things are going smoothly.  All that thought energy expands and makes everything seem more-so.  More doom, more anxiety, more stress.  Then we add to this ball of gloom by talking with others who are at the same bottom of the cycle and add their despondency to ours.

So, what’s the key to revival? Turn your thought energies to possibilities and opportunities.  Whatever you look for in your life, you will find.  As the quote above states, there’s only “one chance to live this day right,” and Lance Armstrong should know.  He has certainly gone from being on top to dealing with some really harsh realities.  Once again, life did come full circle and he’s come back to the top again.

Follow his advice, live each day to your best and group all that is good together.  It will make your path much smoother and happier.  Enjoy your spring!