A Grateful Attitude Equals a Positive Person

Yesterday I was writing in my journal and after I wrote three pages I looked back through what I had written and realized I was turning into a positive person!  What a gift.  After years of being very negative and then years of trying to have a positive outlook, but being doubtful, I think I am truly changing.

Trying to be positive doesn't work.  I believe the change has to come about gradually and now that I realize that God is with me, what is there to be negative about?

I grew up influenced by a negative mother.  I think she was unhappy with her life and could just never see anything to be grateful for.  I don't know.  All I know is that she always saw the problem, the bad side, the what if.  So I became that way even though I desperately tried to not be like her.

And then it carried over to my kids and I really didn't like that.  I would catch myself being negative about something for no reason.  Why always automatically think about what could go wrong when I can think about what could be great!

My situation now could be viewed in a negative light.  And if I were the same person, I would be down and depressed and hopeless.  That is how I know I have changed.  I don't even feel like I am trying to be positive - I just am.  And it comes from gratefulness.  I am grateful for all God has done for me and not just lately, but all throughout my life.

After writing this, I guess I've found the key to being positive.  Be grateful.  It will open your eyes to the good things around you, and that will give you a positive outlook.