Celebrating What's Right

CELEBRATING WHAT'S RIGHT...

“Celebrate what’s right with the world!”

Dewitt Jones, National Geographic photographer declares.

This is such an important way to live this life.

We can so easily go down the mental path of focusing on all that is not working out in our lives,

of what the bad news is that is broadcast on every news hour,

of our flaws and weaknesses,

of the attributes of those around us that drive us crazy.

But to celebrate what IS right with the world and those around us and even ourselves

is the healthiest of approaches.

There are countless things around us, in us, and in others that we can never change.

*But our perspective and approach to it all is within our control.*

Look for the beauty.

Look for the strengths.

Look for the quality,

for the peace,

for the worth,

for the excellence,

the hope,

and the possibilities.

And then choose to dwell on that.

Zero in on the good and the right and what can be celebrated.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)… is a goal-based psychological treatment designed to analyze and assist in changing how clients view their life’s circumstances and challenges. The basic principle of CBT is that the way one views a situation affects how one responds to it emotionally and behaviorally.

Having negative, even inaccurate or distorted thoughts about a situation can lead to unpleasant emotions and unhelpful behavior. Challenging those thoughts and learning how to “think rightly” can result in positive behavior and changing one’s affect.

Train your thought patterns,

and view of your life,

toward the good,

the positive,

what is right with your world.

(Another blog entry to read regarding training thoughts is “Using Scripture.”)

You will enjoy your life more and those around you will enjoy being with someone who is positive.

Perhaps you will even influence those around you to view life through the same lens of celebration!