Perception really can be everything.

I used to love the wind. I mean I really, really, really loved the wind.



Sure, everybody wants a breeze to cool them off in the summertime. They probably want it enough to thank God for it, particularly on humid days. Or, everybody enjoys a good beach breeze on a stifling day.



For me, the wind was more than that. As a kid, I would love to run and play in the wind, the harder the better. I could turn into the breeze and pretend that I was a goddess that could summon the power of the wind on my command. If I turned away, my hair would slap me against the face and I could pretend the wind was some bad, evil thing that I was running away from.



Under a tree on an autumn day, I could dance in the falling leaves and pretend to be a princess of the forest. Or, I could chase the leaves and fight them and become a warrior. If I fell, rolling around in the leaves became a new game, the wind blowing them around me like a sideways tornado.



The wind was so much fun!



That’s not the case anymore. I don’t like the wind, not even a little bit. Every time I look out the window and see the trees swaying back and forth, I cringe. Even a light breeze upsets me. Because now, all I think about with wind is that it causes my son’s allergies to flare up.



One little thing and my whole viewpoint has completely changed. In this instance, something good was turned around to be negative. But, the reverse must also be true. Something bad could turn into a positive if we can find a way to change our perception.



So, the next thing that comes my way that seems really bad, I’m going to pause and rethink the situation. Maybe it won’t be so bad, after all. What do you think? Worth a try, right?