As I sit here with a blank sheet of paper, or in this case a blank computer screen, I realize the possibilities of what to write about are infinite. I have nothing in particular in mind to discuss; I just simply feel the need to write. The act of writing is liberating and mind cleansing for me. So I can’t help but think that a blank piece of paper could be compared to waking up to a brand new day full of new choices, new decisions, and new opportunities. A brand new day full of brand new thoughts, brand new imaginations, and brand new creations. I could write about anything…
I often wonder, how many times does the average person wake up and say, “Thank you God for another day!” I wonder how many times does the average person think about how lucky they are to have air in their lungs and thoughts in their mind? Then I wonder if me wondering about these things are “normal” thoughts and questions? Maybe nobody thinks about these things… This morning, much like most Monday mornings I felt annoyed that it was the start to another week. Yup, I had a serious case of the Monday morning blues. But why? I genuinely love my job, I love the people I work with, and I love the company I work for. So why is it that many of us, myself included, hate Monday’s so much? Well because clearly we’d all much rather be on vacation, right? I wonder why instead of waking up pissed off because it’s Monday why I’m not jumping for joy to that I’ve been presented with another day? Perhaps if I change my thought process I’d start appreciating everyday for what it is instead of only appreciating the days I think are important or exciting.
I also wonder why many of us, again myself included, tend to rush life away? I have a lot to look forward this year and I keep catching myself say, “I can’t wait for this!” Or “I can’t wait for that!” How about enjoying the present moment and day? Why not savor everyday and instead of only focusing on the big exciting things we have planned ahead of us. I’ve come to realize that sometimes the days where I have nothing planned end up being the most fun and exciting because I tend to be more spontaneous. Sometimes those are the days that go down in history…
I tend to be a very upbeat and positive person. I realize I shouldn’t let a deary rainy Monday morning spoil who I am as a person, which is happy. I shouldn’t rush my days, months, and years away. I should focus more on the now and not the then. Like a blank piece of paper, I should start taking every Monday for what it really is – a brand new day to a brand new week full of new choices, new decisions, and new opportunities.
So instead of having the Monday morning blues I’m going to make an effort to remember I have a clean slate. A blank sheet of paper is like a brand new day. I’m going to go after it, embrace it, and appreciate it!
~SLK