Seeing Things From A Different Perspective

One thing I've noticed this summer is "perspective". No, not because I almost had to get bifocals, (because apparently 40 is the magic number), but because sometimes life just throws curveballs and you need to relook at things.

I've had health issues this summer, my daughter's BFF moved away (crushing to an adult let alone a 7 yr old), and I can keep listing things, but really, can't we all?

So as I muddled through summer, I tried to grasp onto perspective. How do I stay positive? How do I stay cheery?

I also turned 41. The day I turned 41 wasn't so great of a day. Birthday-schmirthday, it was more like "get-me-through-this-day-from-Halifax"! Even Peter Pan looked at me, through teary-eyes and said, "See? This is why I didn't want you to turn 41! You were a nice momma when you were 40!" So, the next day, I worked on my attitude and tried to be pleasant and not the raging mother from the day before. Peter Pan looked at me and smiled. "Momma, I'm SO glad you're 40 again!"

Sigh.

Perspective is often hard to grasp. I'm still learning and I don't have any magic bullet point lists to include below to equate to "here's how". I have found prayer becoming far more real and vital. More often than not, through gritted teeth or weepy voice. I've also found reminding myself that I don't owe anyone my entire being. I tend to devote my all to a project, person, place, or thing. But, I've also found now, more than ever, when the world is turned a bit lopsided, that my children rely even more on me for consistency and reassuring.

So, let's chat. How do YOU keep perspective? What helps you balance your emotions, your mental strength, and your physical energy?