It's easy to wake up feeling negative about the day.
Especially when what you are doing for a living isn't really your deeper goal, purpose, and path.
I realize that the struggle and knowledge gained from this transitional phase (from having a job just to get by, to living on purpose via one's passion) gives wisdom and benefits in and of itself, in the form of character building days, and interactions and relationships with people that shape you into who you were really meant to be.
I woke up today feeling pretty negative.
I would rather be setting up interviews for the Voluntary Japan show, researching, creating content, writing, filming, exploring new places, debating, and...researching....and....did I mention researching?
Anyway, I have to go sing and dance for a bunch of little kids at a kindergarten now. At first I felt like whining, complaining, and having a bad attitude. Choosing to be grateful instead, and to attack the day with an aggressive, positive attitude, rather than viewing myself as the unwilling passenger to be pulled along through the current of the day, I feel better now.
I am breathing. I'm alive. I have a steady job which helps me to Steem (lots of open schedule time) and gives me valuable experience with, and a chance to shape and encourage, the planet's most valuable and precious resource--kids.
Sure, it is not my real calling, or passion, dancing and singing "the hello song" all day, but I am on my way to my goal sure and steady, and am not guaranteed tomorrow today, so I'll take today for what it's worth, which is a lot!
I hope you will, too.
~KafkA
Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)
Very good post @kafkanarchy84. We do what we have to do to survive and that makes the time for our passions that much memorable. Good advice to keep a positive attitude. I need that also today. Thank you.
Glad to hear it. Thanks for this encouraging comment, too!
It would be pretty easy to feel defeated if it were not for knowing I am surrounded by other liberty lovers. We are all in the fight and standing together as friends. You're not alone. Drive forward, friend!
Everyday is gift. Glad to hear you could turn it to positive. Not everybody can do what you do(singin/dancing). I think you should embrace that talent, that shall make your path to your dream faster. You will look back and miss these days. Thanks for sharing.
You are giving. You are grateful. Thanks for the post.
Just wrote this today on my morning routine.
It's my best trick to get happy in the morning.
Take a moment to check it out. It's real and its me.
Happy tomorrow morning to you
https://steemit.com/life/@happymoneyman/how-you-can-have-a-magic-morning-every-time
Keep grinding. It's the part of life as one can only progress if he starts loving the grind. A quote by Tony Robbins. The best motivational speaker I have ever seen in my life. So, if you keep ding what you have to do for survival, it's getting you to your goal coz the most important part of success is to take the shit life throws at you. Hope you soon find your passion and thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
You said it, brother. Will do.
"viewing myself as the unwilling passenger to be pulled along through the current of the day"
Poetry to my ears. That is totally how I am sometimes. I just blame it on depression usually. And i do have clinical depression. But you know what, theres been those times like the way you've described your attitude to this day that I've incorporated a similar attitude and felt better , functioned better. It can be done! Resteemed!
Thanks, @chelsea88. :)
Nice post I myself am an Educator and so i know this feeling thanks for sharing yours.
Nice pics thanx for sharing
I feel positive when wake up Hope my whole day will go well . May be it turn to negative thinking by other external factors on rest of the day.
I love the pictures lol Im being honest
Well said.
Same here, woke up and was feeling burnedout
Hi, i admire voluntary activists. Upvoted.
great outlook
I know kiddies can be a PITA when you have to be the grownup for them day after day, and I do recall some of your stories about dealing with the darling little gaki LOL
do you have your steemit ancap cape for the presentation? lol:) or is that just for the jog
Always wake up lifted and with a happy morning smile to brighten your day.
I love your attitude and perspective on this. I truly believe there is no greater investment that can be made than in little people. Their minds are open and their hearts are teachable. Anyone with a vision for a greater future and a different world will prove their passion through their understanding of the priority of impacting the next generation.
This is why we have had six kids and why my wife chooses not to work outside the home. Shaping their worldview and vision is our highest calling and our greatest chance at making a real difference in the world through our short time on this earth.
The kindergarten gig is pretty much my idea of hell. I mean you make it sound cute but... I have a kid and he's one of the few kids in the world that I don't get really tired of in about 5 minutes. I hope your dream comes true... because somebody else is dreaming that they wish she/he could be a kindergarten teacher. : )
I know exactly how you feel kafka, i literally made a post about the opposite of how you woke up a few hours ago lol, i woke up feeling incredibly motivated for some reason.
Thanks so much for this positive post! From someone who has had to sing and dance and jump through the hoops many times over this really hit home. I woke up today feeling pretty negative about my day/week/etc. but you reminded me how we choose to perceive the day really can affect the outcome. I need to remind myself of this more often and appreciate what i do have and what a blessing it is.
Timely post, thank you
I need more of a balance.
I'll be cheerful tomorrow.
I'm sure it makes their day when you sing the "hello" song!
Everyone wakes up feeling this way at some point or another. Good for you for turning it around. You turned the negativity of the start of your day into the creativity of this article.
Yes, just getting the mindset to be "thankful" and "grateful" for what we have. Stay positive. It is amazing where Life will lead you. Sometimes I get negative about going somewhere or doing something and at the other end is something AMAZING that I never had dreamed or expected. Its Life. Enjoyed your post.
Great post. You picked up a new follower because I find it tough some days if I'm not doing what I want. I just try to stay focused on where I want to go and as long as what I am doing helps me reach my goals, then I feel that I'm on the right path. I'll get there one day, and you will to. Who knows, one of those kids could grow up and be an investor when you need it. Quick story. I taught at a camp for a couple of years and now those kids are all grown up and young adults. Two are very successful and have backed me in a couple of projects because of how I treated them when they were kids. Life is funny that way. Keep that in mind too. Someone you are singing the hello song to tomorrow could be a big catalyst for your future down the road. Who knows. Keep your positive attitude and keep working and you'll get there. Thanks for the great post!
Great post @kafkanarchy84.
Good advice to keep a positive attitude.
Thank you. Now I'm following you :)
You might even enjoy it ;)
Have a giggle and enjoy the moment lolsss
At least you can cool off some Steam at Steemit.
Hmmm....its normal sometimes feeling very negative but you just have to make sure it doesnt put you down...focus on the very few good things that makes you happier to get your day going...its not easy but it works
Don't be down, Kafka :) You are having a big impact on these little kids lives. And that is important, it matters
ALSO - to quote The Matrix -
Do not try and bend the spoon. That's impossible. Instead, only realize the truth... THERE IS NO SPOON. Then you will see that it not the spoon that bends, it is yourself.
Every day I wake up and choose to have a goo day. I know it is not always easy, though.
Hope your day went well.
It's all about your attitude towards your negative feeling and how to turn it into positive power
Very beautiful your picture .... will try though in dream I can visit it
love your posts @biggy345