We have our
own unique spin on different things because we are individuals.
Just
consider an accident scene we come across. Ten people could all witness the
same accident and each of them would have a unique perception of what had taken
place. One or two or more of us would spin the story one way focusing one the
people inside the vehicle. Someone else would spin another focusing on the
damage to the cars. Another witness would focus on the bad state of the road
which may have been the first cause of the accident.
Now come the
police in their screeching vehicles intent on settling who was at fault. The
insurance agent would have his own spin questions too. It’s possible the last
guy would make up the story so that his company wouldn’t have to pay more than
what is necessary.
Perceptions
are different and unique. They can be tricky too. Sometimes we over-spin things
making mountains out of molehills. I once made a mountain out of the muck of a
molehill and wallowed in self-pity but had the good sense to argue myself out
of it and see reason. Perceptions can make us discouraged even when there’s no
need for discouragement.
On the other
hand, good perceptions can lift our spirits up even though we see things as
hopeless. In these pandemic times a medical problem might seem to be the end of
the road to someone but a chance to trust God, for another.
Perhaps many
of us have a ‘woe is me attitude problem. Shouldn’t we think in a hopeful way
yet anticipating only the best. Today we can ask God to give us joy to meet the
right people who have a great disposition. Right attitudes produce right
thoughts
A gem cannot
be polished without friction, nor can any human being be cleansed without a
right attitude
Let’s march
onward in our lives with right perceptions
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