Our Choice.

When situations push us to react on things, good or bad, it all count on us. A monstrous treatment of someone would entail rage. A caring approach would mean the same approach from us too. In inevitable circumstance like the hot weather, it would mean pleasure to those who are going to the beach to tan themselves, for some it would be a hindrance because they have to take the risk of surviving in the "hard-core" heat of the sun. Different responses come from different people with different.......ATTITUDE. It is said that our attitude would make or break us. And that it could change bad vibes that started our day and make it more productive as ever!

PERSONALITY VS. ATTITUDE

There are some people who would say, "I will never ever like that person, because he will never change". TRUE! Technically, that "something" in the person which we think will not change is his personality. Yes, because that is the identity that we have. But I guess what we always refer to as something that we dislike about a person is his attitude. Personality is a gift given to us-- whether we are adventurous, keen, suave, or meticulous type. At certain points, we can't change that unless we are having identity crisis. (And this would take another story.)

The point I'm only taking is that personality is our unique traits and I guess it would be fair if we are not to hate a person based from the innate quality that he has or maybe to hate a circumstance if it's inevitable. If we can't change things, then maybe.. we can always change our attitude about it. It would be very hard but it would be a great accomplishment as we, by grace would be committed in practicing the art of overcoming our windy feelings and choosing to decide to act the way that is pleasing to our Maker, who is the creator of everything including our personalities. Our attitude (actually) is only distorted by external influences and even our own deceitful hearts. But we can always choose to decide to realign our attitude to what God has instore for His children. So this would mean a regular meditation of His Word as well as reliance on Him through prayer.

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Literally and figuratively, I woke up today feeling dry and empty. My hands (but I only have a picture of my left hand) are dry maybe because of the weather and my night laundry stuff.

My hand is literally dry

Also, I feel alone because I've been staying alone in my apartment for 2 months now . I am really alone in my room on previous years but this summer, I have no one to talk to at night or to visit in their rooms to watch tv with. These bring dryness even in my emotional dealings.

However, I realized that if I would let these feelings conquer me, maybe I'll not be able to go to work and would be unproductive the whole day. But I have to warn you that it's hard to fight our feelings for it usually give us the idea that it is the right thing to do. But if we choose to fight our feelings as we find it pleasing to the Lord accompanied by His wisdom, we'll be on the right track and we'll experience just the right satisfaction we need.

Philippians 4:8

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.