The Lift Lesson
It's been a long working day today for me, especially after Valentine's Day. And there are just too much work for me to finish today at my office.
At 8.00 PM, I left the office.
When I got back to my apartment, I can't enter the lift. The lift was 'booked' because there was a smart guy moving into one of the apartment's units. Yeah, at night.
The other lift was 'holding' on level 12.
What the heck. I'm tired and I can't wait. I'll just take the stairs with a grumpy face.
After reaching the first level of walking up the stairs, suddenly I felt really good! I dunno, it just hit me out of nowhere – the feeling of gratitude.
Maybe I was destined to walk the stairs today because it makes me felt how wonderful it is to have both legs that are working perfectly. The joy of walking.
I know you might think... "Isn't that you always have, Patric?"
Yes.
That's what I always have – My two legs. But how often did I thank 'them' for being there for me... giving me the privilege to walk, run, squat, kick and all of the wonderful; things that you and me are doing with our legs?
Do you know that there are people out there that cannot walk... who would be so grateful to walk up the stairs for the rest of their life without using a lift? They know how to appreciate what they DON'T HAVE. I've seen and met them.
Try talking to someone who lost their legs. I know it's not a positive example but I'm trying to make a point here. I wouldn't be surprise if they’ll give up all of their savings to have both legs again.
I don't know about you, but I think we're blessed in a way or the other.
I'm not talking about legs. Don't get mislead about this article. It's definitely not about legs, my friend. It could be a nose, heart, ears, eyes, brain, house, friends, wife, husband, money, kitchen, tie, shoes - it doesn't matter. Appreciate what you have by looking at the positive side. Do this and I have no doubt that you'll be a happier person for the rest of your life.
Like the things you have right now -- NO MATTER how terrible they could be, I strongly believe that they are not as bad as you think they are. Even if you insist that they are bad, I'm sure that you have many more things that you should be gratitude with.
Am I asking you to be a positive thinker... even though let's say, your life sucks? Nope.
That would be foolish because that's not being sincere to your own self. I'm teaching you a practical method – Focusing on what you have that you should be gratitude of. They are almost the same but they are not. They are separated by just a thin line so it takes some experience to distinguish them. Positive thinking and focusing on positive energy.
I didn't know walking the stairs can make me felt so much alert about the appreciation of life. Maybe, you should try next time -- Doesn't have to be stairs. It could be walking to your office instead of driving there (of course, if it's beyond walking distance!).
Who knows, you might realize more things that you have in your wonderful life. If you do, please let me know by posting a Comment below. Or if you like what you read, post it as well.
You "Chan" Do It!
-Patric Chan
www.motivatedforsuccess.com
P.S: The fact is, it really depends on how you use your mind to focus on what you want. The "As A Man Thinketh" course explain this superbly. You can get the audio course for free in a CD at www.freeasamanthinketh.com
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At 8.00 PM, I left the office.
When I got back to my apartment, I can't enter the lift. The lift was 'booked' because there was a smart guy moving into one of the apartment's units. Yeah, at night.
The other lift was 'holding' on level 12.
What the heck. I'm tired and I can't wait. I'll just take the stairs with a grumpy face.
After reaching the first level of walking up the stairs, suddenly I felt really good! I dunno, it just hit me out of nowhere – the feeling of gratitude.
Maybe I was destined to walk the stairs today because it makes me felt how wonderful it is to have both legs that are working perfectly. The joy of walking.
I know you might think... "Isn't that you always have, Patric?"
Yes.
That's what I always have – My two legs. But how often did I thank 'them' for being there for me... giving me the privilege to walk, run, squat, kick and all of the wonderful; things that you and me are doing with our legs?
Do you know that there are people out there that cannot walk... who would be so grateful to walk up the stairs for the rest of their life without using a lift? They know how to appreciate what they DON'T HAVE. I've seen and met them.
Try talking to someone who lost their legs. I know it's not a positive example but I'm trying to make a point here. I wouldn't be surprise if they’ll give up all of their savings to have both legs again.
I don't know about you, but I think we're blessed in a way or the other.
I'm not talking about legs. Don't get mislead about this article. It's definitely not about legs, my friend. It could be a nose, heart, ears, eyes, brain, house, friends, wife, husband, money, kitchen, tie, shoes - it doesn't matter. Appreciate what you have by looking at the positive side. Do this and I have no doubt that you'll be a happier person for the rest of your life.
Like the things you have right now -- NO MATTER how terrible they could be, I strongly believe that they are not as bad as you think they are. Even if you insist that they are bad, I'm sure that you have many more things that you should be gratitude with.
Am I asking you to be a positive thinker... even though let's say, your life sucks? Nope.
That would be foolish because that's not being sincere to your own self. I'm teaching you a practical method – Focusing on what you have that you should be gratitude of. They are almost the same but they are not. They are separated by just a thin line so it takes some experience to distinguish them. Positive thinking and focusing on positive energy.
I didn't know walking the stairs can make me felt so much alert about the appreciation of life. Maybe, you should try next time -- Doesn't have to be stairs. It could be walking to your office instead of driving there (of course, if it's beyond walking distance!).
Who knows, you might realize more things that you have in your wonderful life. If you do, please let me know by posting a Comment below. Or if you like what you read, post it as well.
You "Chan" Do It!
-Patric Chan
www.motivatedforsuccess.com
P.S: The fact is, it really depends on how you use your mind to focus on what you want. The "As A Man Thinketh" course explain this superbly. You can get the audio course for free in a CD at www.freeasamanthinketh.com
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posted by Patric Chan at
5:17 PM
3 Comments:
Hi Patric,
Nice post!
I think another thing about being happy is to be able to 'accept' what you have, and not 'ranting' about it, isn't it?
Anyway, have a Happy Chinese New Year! :)
Hi Patric! On reading your blog I also like to share something with you. Our lives have become so stressfull that we forget what the mother nature has around for us. We wake up in the morning and start getting ready to set off for work,college and university etc. For most of the people their daily routiene is a mess and the day ends up with a feeling of dissatisfaction. I have a simple tip to sahre with you all. When you wake up in the morning, stand by the window and look up in the sky for a moment you will feel great. Take deep breaths and talk to yourself as how do you want to make the most of your day . While planning for the day also parise the sky that how beautiful it is and lovely colours it has. After few days you will have a feeling of satisfaction with your life and you will have the energy make the most of your life to set your goal. When you are alone you will not have a feeling of loneliness, beacause now you realise there is a beautiful world up in the sky that's always there for you to make you feel better. In the hassles of life we tend to forget the beauty of the universe.
Hi..
Thanks for your newsletters..i like it very much..this lift story is very easy to remember, to appreciate what i have now. Thank you..
Happy CNY!
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