look for the rainbow

When I started this blog I had so many things that I wanted to change, so much in my life that I felt was wrong. I gave myself rules to live by. I was wrong. Implementing rules doesn't make you live more it makes you feel less free. I needed a change in my mindset, I needed a happier, more positive outlook. I am still determined to stop my procrastinating ways, but I am now more determined to finish the things I start without following rules.

Last week I was walking home from the town centre with heavy bags. It was a horrible gloomy day and it had been raining for hours. My boots were soaked through and soggy. I was in such a bad mood, stomping home with my head down. I realised after a few minutes that it was sunny although it was raining so as I walked I looked around past the buildings for a rainbow. I saw a glimpse of it between two quite high buildings. It's funny how something as simple as that can make you smile and lift your mood.

I decided on that walk home to use it throughout life. From now on when I'm having a bad day or in a bad mood or when things are going wrong I think to myself to 'look for the rainbow'. It's amazing how looking for a positive in bad situations or for something beautiful to focus on can change your whole outlook. It's only been a week but I've felt more positive and have felt more free. For now I'm dropping my commandments and looking for rainbows instead!