Do you remember lying in the grass watching clouds...

Do you remember lying in the grass watching clouds roll over? Did you imagine them to be animals, trees, or monsters?

For kids, clouds are amazing. I spent many hours of my childhood lying in the lush green grass examining these wonders. I saw pirate ships, dinosaurs, and funny aliens. Ah, good times.

Somewhere along the line, my view of clouds turned. Rather than being friends, they became enemies. Clouds often mean rain and cold weather, both of which equate to pain and time stuck in bed.

It’s no wonder the way you see clouds turns negative after an illness diagnosis. Living with a chronic illness changes your world. Everything starts to look different.

But what if you chose to look at clouds with wonder again? What if you saw the glorious possibilities instead of the negative consequences?

Much of the quality of your life depends on how you choose to view it. Choice is a valuable tool, but can also be a fiendish villain.

A friend was recently describing her experience of leaving a community. Through text messages, she listed all the negative things people said to her and how awful they made her feel.

As I read through her text, I couldn’t help but notice that nearly all the expressions people sent to her were positive. People said they’d miss her, wished her success, and wanted to keep in touch.

She was translating each message into something negative. She looked for the worst, and she found it. In abundance. The reality she created made her miserable, but she didn’t have to be.

Look for the wonder in the clouds and in everything else. Put on your rose-colored glasses and search for the positive. If clouds form above, look forward to the rain. You can control the mood of your day by the way you decide to see things.

Choose wisely.

Until next time, keep fighting.
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