Move On.

Lately, I have become very aware of the tendency of others (and myself) of letting a single event dictate the mood for the day. Whether it is getting a bad grade on a test, or realizing that you are single on Valentines day, when someone doesn't go our way, we tend to wear that feeling of discontentment on our sleeves for all to see. What does that solve though? It doesn't make anything better. It doesn't make your problem any less real. Instead, the dwelling makes you bitter, uninviting, and miserable for the rest of the day. Want a simple solution? MOVE PAST IT. Accept the fact that it happened and move on. I have issues with this sometimes, especially in running. Bad races, bad workouts, sore legs all have had their share in ruining my day. But those things aren't what ruin my day..I do that one myself. Because I dwell on them and don't let myself move past them. This is a very important message that God has been teaching me lately. That life has its downs. It has its struggles. It has its obstacles. What is important is how you deal with them. When we let these struggles bring us down, then the Devil smiles. He thrives off our our sorrows and pain. On the other hand, God is that hand extended out to pull you back to your feet. That hand that helps us to move on. I wrote on this topic today, in part, to address all of those who walk around sulking today for their lack of a "valentine." Why let that ruin your day? You already have someone who loves you unconditionally. Just because He isn't here on earth doesn't mean He isn't with you all day today. You still have a valentine. So don't worry, move on, and smile a little....today comes with chocolate :) <3