There are probably very few days that go by when we are not confronted with an unexpected (and mostly 'unwelcome') event. Our 'normal' first reaction is usually to go inside and get some negative feelings: "How can this happen to me?" "I can't take any more!" - complete with frowns (which will turn into future wrinkles) and stress inside.
Let's face it ... the unexpected will happen - OFTEN. We might not have much control over what happens, but we DO get to choose how we will react to it.
So why not take a break from the usual reaction and commit to dealing with these unexpected moments in another, more nourishing way?
Consider this: instead of getting into all those negative feelings, get curious! Curiosity is not only for kids. In discussing this with a dear friend, she observed that "You can't be stressed and curious at the same time!" What a powerful re-frame.
I can promise you that curiosity is an amazing way to live your life. Try this when you wake up tomorrow: ask yourself, first thing, “I wonder what today will bring?” Then look out the window and see as far as you can see. There is a whole world out there that can bring you joy if you are willing to be inquisitive and try something a little different.
Get curious. It just might open a whole new -- unexpected -- perspective.
Let's face it ... the unexpected will happen - OFTEN. We might not have much control over what happens, but we DO get to choose how we will react to it.
So why not take a break from the usual reaction and commit to dealing with these unexpected moments in another, more nourishing way?
Consider this: instead of getting into all those negative feelings, get curious! Curiosity is not only for kids. In discussing this with a dear friend, she observed that "You can't be stressed and curious at the same time!" What a powerful re-frame.
I can promise you that curiosity is an amazing way to live your life. Try this when you wake up tomorrow: ask yourself, first thing, “I wonder what today will bring?” Then look out the window and see as far as you can see. There is a whole world out there that can bring you joy if you are willing to be inquisitive and try something a little different.
Get curious. It just might open a whole new -- unexpected -- perspective.
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