Sunday, April 15, 2012

A Change In Perspective Can Make All The Difference In The World

(A collaboration with Tyler)

"No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made.  
Destiny is made known silently."
- Agnes de Mille

There are times in my life when I see or read something and I know as a result I will be changed forever.  It isn't always a grand event, actually more often than not it is a simple moment that causes a shift in my thinking.

Last month I had one of those moments.

For those of you that are regular readers of my blog, I'm sure you have noticed the sparse posting.  The truth is that I have been facing some unavoidable sadness that has led to what I previously would have called a series of "bad days".  I try to keep things on the blog fun and light-hearted, so I hope you will forgive this frank admission.  (If you keep reading it gets better - I promise.)

In March, while reading the blog of one of my favorite inspirational people, Liv Lane, I felt like I had been given a very special gift... A change in perspective.  In her post she wrote about sadness and "bad days", but also shared a fresh way of dealing with hard times.  That post was a game changer.  

Sure, I have been experiencing many sad and sometimes seemingly overwhelming moments lately - it is a situation that is out of my control.  But, what I have learned as a result of Liv's life changing post, is that my "bad moments" don't have to make a "bad day"... I can control how I choose to let the negative moments affect the other parts of my life.  It doesn't mean I won't feel sadness, because I surely will.  It just means that I will embrace and savor the simple joyful moments that are also a part of my daily life.

Thank you, Liv.


25 comments:

  1. Im sorry to know there is big sadness in your life. Im inspired by your change in perspective.

    Sending you lots of love.

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  2. Wishing you many moments of joy and sunshine and love during this tough time. -Karen

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  3. Hope you are feeling joy again soon. Life can be difficult, but perspective is everything. With the good and the bad we learn.

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  4. Sending good thoughts and wishes your way! Love your collaboration! Hoping things turn around for you soon!

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  5. I am sorry you have to have the moments of sadness I am sending you lots of prayers and positive vibes. I love your post...I need to be reminded of this (often) because you are right about the positive moments still being there...I want to focus on those positive joyful moments too!!! Take good care!!!

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  6. thank you for sharing this. i will remember from now on...when I am having a "bad day"...and will change it into a "bad moment" instead. it IS all about perspective.

    love your sunshine-y daisy...how perfect.

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  7. Sending you a big wooly hug!!

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  8. dear friend, i am a good listener.

    no really i am.

    i miss you.

    xxa

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  9. So sorry Kristin to hear that you have been sad as of late. I hope the days get better. It is all how you choose to look at the situation. You can always find the good in other parts of your life. If you ever need anyone to talk I will be here. xxoo

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  10. Liv is such an inspiration isn't she!? I'm so glad she gave you some peace and perspective on what's been going on for you. Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog. I'm happy to have found you and your beautiful work. xx

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  11. feel better soon Kristin, sorry to hear things haven't been going well! Stay positive!

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  12. you know, no matter what challenges and sadness and helplessness you must face, you are a wonderful and kind person, and that is all the perspective needed.

    from my own experience, i 'm pretty sure i know how you feel. it's harder than it should be sometimes. and loving people who deserve better seems so unfair. but the love matters most of all

    and speaking of love,
    love always
    kj

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  13. Kristin, I'm sorry to hear you've been having some sad times and wish you some happiness in your life each day. Hugs

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  14. I love hearing it when someone is going through sad times, but stays positive. Life is filled with ups and downs. The downs are where we grow, if we keep positive and trust in the Lord.
    God bless you, you're a shining example to us all. Wishing you a day filled with joy, Connie :)

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  15. What a touching & life affirming post - & the art is a total joy :) Big Hugs Kristin xoxo

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  16. Oh. My. Goodness. Truly...goodness.

    I finally made my way over here to see your bliss list and I find this!? You made me smile and cry all at once, dear Kristin. I'm so touched that you took that post to heart and used it to create a new lens through which you can view those stuck-in-the-muck days. We all have them; it's what we do with them that counts, right?

    Thank you for being brave enough to share this with others...and to share my work. Love and light to you today, dear heart.

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  17. Good for you. This past year I've had a similar change in perspective. It was as simple as realizing I have a choice in how I look at my life. This change in perspective has taken me on quite a journey as I cherish all that I have. I wish you all the best!

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  18. It is difficult to not focus on the bad things in a day, but there are so many blessings in life that I remind myself not to be defined by the bad only. Great post!

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  19. Awww...this is absolutely precious! I LOVE it. Melts my heart. :)

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  20. So beautiful and heart-touching!Hugs..keep shining and flying always..
    Victoria

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  21. I love your collaboration piece--I love making art with my little girls! So sorry you've been feeling sad, but I love that you're looking for the beauty in life that comes even during hard times. Liv's post does have wonderful wisdom--what she says here is sooo true: "Once they’ve decided they’re having a bad day, their radar is up – looking for more negative moments to prove their point." I am guilty of this all of the time, like there comes a point in my day when I declare that it has become a "bad" one and it's just downhill from there! It's hard work sometimes to see the beauty, to see the positive side of things, but I LOVE the moments when it hits me in the face and I can't HELP but notice! :)

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  22. Beautiful and so meaningful....I can relate a loT! Thanks!

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  23. Kristin, wonderful post! and what this revelation made me think about is what I tell my students, especially my emotionally disturbed ones when they have a rough day..it doesn't have to be a bad day, it can just be a bad moment so I get them to re-frame their thinking...when they come in all mad and angry, it can stop as soon as they make the choice to make it end. Whatever it is that is causing you sadness, I'm sorry and I offer prayers of hope.
    I read your above post so of course needed to read this one...the art work is gorgeous and again, take good care!

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  24. I'm sorry you are feeling this way! You are an inspiration to many. :)

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