Baby It's Cold Outside

Some people grumble because roses have thorns; I am thankful that the thorns have roses.
- Alphonse Karr

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Mother Nature and Old Man Winter have really teamed up on us this winter. Most recently, they've put on a “full-court press” with very frigid temperatures and wind chill readings hovering near -40 below zero. Wow! 

Yes, Mother and the Man have not been so kind to us here in Michigan and to most of our nation as well. The “dynamic duo” has made sure that this Winter Solstice will long be remembered for its bitter cold, gusty winds and relentless snowfall.

You certainly can’t traverse too far without this winter being the topic of conversation. Although I don’t consider it much of a conversation when complaining dominates the interaction. Folks, I gotta enlighten you, “its Michigan and its January.”

I hear, “It’s too cold,” “It’s too windy,” “it’s too snowy.” I could go on and on with the number/types of complaints I’ve heard. Is it really too cold? What does “too” really mean. Too is a subjective term. What might be “too” to you may be nowhere close to my definition of “too.” Is it really “too” cold or is it some people just naturally complain. For these people, when it’s cold and snowy – complain; hot and dry – complain. They’ll find something to complain about when it’s neither. If you’re a chronic complainer, please don’t tell the rest of us when it is too cold, too windy, or too snowy. We’re quite capable of making that assessment on our own.

For you complainers, there are things that you can control and things that you cannot control – please understand the difference. Try to accept the things that you cannot control (like the weather) and make the best of the situation. And, oh yes, do it without complaining. We are not interested in your negative spin on things. For those things you can control, go to work on doing something about it. Nothing will change unless you are willing to take action. And, oh yes, please do that without complaining. We are not interested in hearing you complain about something you can fix, but choose to do nothing about it.

I ask you, are you a constant complainer? Do you have a permanent seat on the “complain train?” Remember, except for God’s love for us, nothing in life will ever be completely perfect. So, instead of complaining, it’s time that you really start appreciating life, even with its imperfections. Do not complain about what you have or what you don’t have. Instead, be thankful! The opposite of engaging in complaining is practicing gratitude. Understand, you can complain and continue to wallow in negativity and lack, or you can practice gratitude and bask in happiness and abundance and enjoy all that life has to offer. The choice seems simple and it’s all yours!

By the way, “baby its cold outside” and I love it!

It's your life: live it, love it & celebrate it!