If one person can impact the world for evil, than how much greater is the power to impact the world for the sake of good? Les Miserables is a perfect example of how one man's genuine desire to lift humanity, with pure intent, changed the lives of many.
I believe that the most important impact in ones life is that of attitude. My favorite quote on this subject is by Charles R. Swindoll:
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do; its more important than appearances, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home. The remarkable thing is - we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we'll embrace for that day. We cannot change our past and we cannot change the fact that people will act a certain way, nor can we change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have and this is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are all in charge of our attitudes."
The most beautiful people I have ever known are those who constantly strive to maintain a positive attitude. I have come to understand that challenges are as essential to ones character as a cocoon is to the life of a butterfly. Adversity creates an understanding of life and develops appreciation, sensitivity, concern, gentleness, love and compassion. Striving to maintain a positive attitude is the journey to happiness and happiness is the key to a triumphant life.
Happy New Year 2013! Written by Linda Sumner Urza for: onefineday11.blogspot.com
