Today is the day to look around and assess those who surround us. Both at work, home and in our circle of friends and neighbors.
Name and claim those who inspire you to be better… those who give you strength and inspire your happiness. (Note: This does not mean they are perfect every day, but that they overall add richness to your world.)
Now, identify those that don’t even come close. These may be those that never say “good morning” or who engage in life from the perspective that the world circulates around them.
Now, after you have both lists, there are decisions to make. If you find yourself in a position where you simply can’t dodge the situation, the great news is that you can set the tone for how you personally are going to engage. Even the crankiest of people find themselves in a bit better mood when they are surrounded by positive energy and people who care. (They may seem annoyed, but inside, we all need this…) If they are someone that you find yourself spending time with by choice, than by all means it’s time to put a stake in the ground and realize that you truly don’t HAVE to spend your precious time in this way. (Remembering that life is indeed short and it is ours to decide how to best live our days.)
The point of today’s thought is that we need to live inspired. We have a decision on how we show up and who we allow to impact us. Don’t settle and soak of those strength givers.