One time someone said something to me along the lines of “getting to” being a privilege that some don’t have. But I disagreed. “Getting to” is a mindset that anyone can have, from any background, from anywhere.
I lost my baby sister about 16 years ago & whenever I start to feel overwhelmed or flustered about what I “have” to do, I remind myself to be thankful I “get to” do them. Her favorite line was, “live life to the fullest” so I try to do that as often as I can!
I remind my teens (and myself) all the time: we may not have a lot of control in life, but we can always control the thoughts we entertain, our words, and our actions. We can turn those "have tos" into "get tos" with the right attitude. We may not like the hand we're dealt, but we can always choose how we respond to it. 💛
Love the VW!
One time someone said something to me along the lines of “getting to” being a privilege that some don’t have. But I disagreed. “Getting to” is a mindset that anyone can have, from any background, from anywhere.
I lost my baby sister about 16 years ago & whenever I start to feel overwhelmed or flustered about what I “have” to do, I remind myself to be thankful I “get to” do them. Her favorite line was, “live life to the fullest” so I try to do that as often as I can!
Thanks, AD, for all of this!
I remind my teens (and myself) all the time: we may not have a lot of control in life, but we can always control the thoughts we entertain, our words, and our actions. We can turn those "have tos" into "get tos" with the right attitude. We may not like the hand we're dealt, but we can always choose how we respond to it. 💛
I really needed to read this today!
Such a good reminder to just BE - instead of always focusing on the DO!
I’m so happy this found its way to you, Girija. It’s so easy to get caught up in the doing, isn’t it?