Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Having an Open Mind

“Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude”

I saw this poster in the hall of my office building. I’m going to say it is very true. Sometimes, despite your attitude and determination, the world can still reject you. However, we have to remember what standards we are trying to reach. For example, one person might consider ultimate altitude to be wealth. Another might consider it to be family health and happiness. Regardless, your attitude will have an impact. My mother has brought to my attention that I often talk to her with a negative tone. Unfortunately, I’ve decided I often come off as having a negative tone or attitude. I think it’s because I am very defensive without realizing it. I’m going to have to make an extra effort to be less defensive automatically. With that attitude, I will not reach an altitude I want to seek. I guess this is just something I’m struggling with and the sign shot out to me for the first time despite the fact I’ve walked past it many times. Maybe this will help someone else along too! It is my goal to work on having an open mind and responding to others slowly so I can make sure I don't have a negative approach accidently. It's not that I really think negative, but apparently that is how I'm interpreted and acknowledging that will allow me to improve. So here I go, be patient. Prayers and wishes!
_SarahCorinne

1 comment:

Daphne said...

You are awesome and I love you! I do think this attitude/altitude thing is true. I think you can be even more effective than you are by acknowledging potential challenges and working on them. The defensiveness is not surprising as it comes with other challenges you face. You've always done so well at mastering your challenges once acknowledged and I'm confident you will continue to do so!