“Attitude is your paintbrush. How will you paint your day?”
A friend of mine in Albania just shared this saying with me today. I’ve heard the core value in this quote expressed in many different ways, but the fact that it is you and no one else that can paint your day still stands – it’s a constant fact no matter where you come from, what sex or age you are, what religion you believe in or what color your skin is. I think it’s vital to keep in mind in order to even being able to lead a balanced life. Unfortunately, it seems to be easily forgotten.
For me, on a personal level, the quote is about understanding that everybody is their own boss and that the attitude one decides to uphold not only influences whatever choices one makes but also the way in which one is seen by other people. For me, the key to living a succesful and dynamic life is patience, understanding, self-respect – and hard work. Recently, I’ve discovered more of my own power. I can make things happen if I really want to.
But when it all comes down to it - is having the “right” attitude towards things enough to find the key to happiness? I believe that everything needs its time. I’ve come to understand the point of going through different phases. Accepting the fact that the human being is and will always be an emotional creature is hard when we sometimes realise how much inside us and underneath our skin needs lots of energy to deal with.
I’ve learned a lot about attitude the last eight months. I don’t think being able to handle one’s “attitude” is about changing it whenever it “fits”, but I am a strong beliver of embracing flexibility and taking on an understanding approach. Working and living in Kosovo was probably all about flexibility and understanding. I’ve never met so many different people with such extreme differences in their backgrounds, ideas and opinions.
What colors I choose to paint my day with and why probably not only inflences today but the rest of my life. How can young people know what colors to choose? Is life about learning and knowing what colors to choose?
Or as my friend said: The way we decide to paint our day is what we are.
What colors did you use today? And why?
“Attitude is your paintbrush. How will you paint your day?”
A friend of mine in Albania just shared this saying with me today. I’ve heard the core value in this quote expressed in many different ways, but the fact that it is you and no one else that can paint your day still stands – it’s a constant fact no matter where you come from, what sex or age you are, what religion you believe in or what color your skin is. I think it’s vital to keep in mind in order to even being able to lead a balanced life. Unfortunately, it seems to be easily forgotten.
For me, on a personal level, the quote is about understanding that everybody is their own boss and that the attitude one decides to uphold not only influences whatever choices one makes but also the way in which one is seen by other people. For me, the key to living a succesful and dynamic life is patience, understanding, self-respect – and hard work. Recently, I’ve discovered more of my own power. I can make things happen if I really want to.
But when it all comes down to it - is having the “right” attitude towards things enough to find the key to happiness? I believe that everything needs its time. I’ve come to understand the point of going through different phases. Accepting the fact that the human being is and will always be an emotional creature is hard when we sometimes realise how much inside us and underneath our skin needs lots of energy to deal with.
I’ve learned a lot about attitude the last eight months. I don’t think being able to handle one’s “attitude” is about changing it whenever it “fits”, but I am a strong beliver of embracing flexibility and taking on an understanding approach. Working and living in Kosovo was probably all about flexibility and understanding. I’ve never met so many different people with such extreme differences in their backgrounds, ideas and opinions.
What colors I choose to paint my day with and why probably not only inflences today but the rest of my life. How can young people know what colors to choose? Is life about learning and knowing what colors to choose?
Or as my friend said: The way we decide to paint our day is what we are.
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