I WILL SEE MY GLASS ANY WHICH WAY I WANT TO!

LOOKING AT MY GLASS…

DISPLAY CHANGE

Half Empty

Trying to hang this heavy blue curtain on the wall all by myself for my winter scene at church. There’s no loop on the curtain and no hooks on the wall. I should just give up before wasting my energy trying for nothing.

Half Full

Opportunity to get creative, problem solve, and work through a challenge. 4 skipping ropes, a few pipe cleaners, many pins, duck tape and packaging tape (nothing was taped to the actual wall ) the curtain was up and looking great. I gave myself a good pat on the back and treated myself to a happy dance!

KNITTING

Half Empty

This scarf/blanket/purse/whatever doesn’t look good! It’s all bunchy and full of holes This is taking FOREVER!!! I just want it done and over with so I can show it off!

Half Full

The journey is just as important, if not even more, than the end result. Each hole in my scarf/blanket/purse/whatever reminds me of the wonderful imperfections that add beauty to our everyday lives. It’s my first attempt at knitting, it won’t be perfect but I’m going to enjoy every minute of it.

MY CRYING NEPHEW

Half Empty

He won’t stop crying! Every time I put him down, or sit down, or not sway him the right way he cries. I’m ready to pull my hair out!

Half Full

He cries when he wants to sleep and feel near to you. Even though it is hard work it is my opportunity to embrace, love, and cherish this wonderfully adorable little person. Gotta say, I have so much more respect and appreciation for mothers. Thanks mom! 6 kids!.. you’re my hero no doubt!

CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS

Half Empty

I HATE applications! I don’t like bubbling in multiple choice answers, I don’t like writing paragraphs about myself, I don’t like answering short answer theological questions. It stresses me out and I can’t get it done fast enough

Half Full

Each question reminds me of my journey as a Christian I have taken so far and the journey ahead of me as a licensed minister. The theological questions are actually fun cause it reminds me of  papers and assignments I enjoyed doing in the past. The more questions I answer the more I learn about myself and the greater confidence I gain in my abilities.

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It is may not be our doing in what life dishes out at us, but it is our choice in the way we see it.  I choose to see my glass as being half full and not half empty.

Take it as you will…these are just some of my random ramblyns

Carolyn