Volume II Issue August 25-31, 2024
Sister Roberta Moser
Many people think that if they were only in some other place, or had some other job, they would be happy. Well, that is doubtful. I’ve tried it. Doesn’t work. You always take yourself with you! (And besides, God has placed you right where you ought to be at this time in your life. Think about it. What really is your purpose where you are?) The key to life is to get as much happiness out of where you are and out of what you are doing and don’t put off being happy until some future time.
Set yourself a good goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes. (Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely.) Happiness is within you! Get enthusiastic. Take a serious look at your attitude! Listen to the clues in your life. The next time you feel real joy, stop and think. Pay attention. Because joy is the universe’s way of knocking on the door of your mind. “Hello in there? Is anyone home? Can I leave a message? Yes? Good!” The message is that as you express joy, you draw it out of those you meet, creating joyful people and joyful events. The greater the joy you express, the more joy you experience.
It’s sometimes a matter of “Is your glass half full or half empty?” I’ve heard it said, “I don’t even have a glass.” How sad. Or I once heard someone say, “Dropped and broken.” Also sad.
“Knock, knock…” If God came in and said, “Here’s a new glass. I want you to be happy for the rest of your life,” what would you do? My suggestion: Take it! The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. Go for it. You decide.
When we realize how much we are blessed with a full glass, it is easier for us to spill its contents on all those we meet…residents, co-workers, students, patients, clients, family and friends, sisters, friars. So if you still have room in your glass, make sure you fill it with our core values for ministry. You know them well. There are healthy behaviors attached to each value. Your cup runneth over indeed…so spill it today and every day because with a good attitude your cup will always be full.
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