Spread the Sunshine

Once in a blue moon, I get up in a bad mood.  Generally, it happens when something has disturbed my sleep.
I love to wake up to phone calls from friends and loved one's.  It starts my day off right.  I think the first foot on the floor should be firmly planted in a positive light.
If you ever catch me in a bad mood, remind me that my inner smile is not showing and I will try to dig it out.  No one wants to surround themselves with sick-with-giddy happiness, that gets tiring.  I just want to spread my personal sunshine around and make your life a better day!
Now go out there and conquer your day!

Listening Is Not The Same As Hearing

I think once a day I just glaze over what I am being told or listening to either in conversation or on the tv/radio.  My mind is wandering elsewhere.  Usually dwelling on laundry I forgot in the washer, or trying to maneuver traffic in my mind. I do not want to confront the demons that sit right outside my door or across the table when I do not have the answer they seek.

How often do we listen to a friend telling their latest plight, only to just say "Uh-huh. Okay" ?
There are people protesting in cities but when I saw the last interview with the local organizer, he had no idea what their agenda was.  I sometimes feel the same. I am passionate about the fight but as far as exactly what we are fighting for or about, I haven't a clue.

I took on a job that I love only to have it modified and dictated to death. I have people who I desperately want to talk to about it, but I cannot.  I removed myself from the prime spot on the list to save a friendship and the friend doesn't have a clue of  the sacrifices I made.  That is my cross to bear.
 I just wish some people could stop long enough to listen and I hope I do a better job of doing the same.