G is for Grateful or Grumpy?



Grateful or grumpy, it’s always your choice
Are you mad at the world or do you want to rejoice?
For it all comes down to your thoughts and attitude
Are you full of anger or full of gratitude?
You see the world in your own unique way
Your thoughts and attitude determine your day,
Grateful or grumpy, it’s up to you
What would you prefer to do?


Comments

  1. BonnnoelApril 8, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    I'd rather be grateful with a huge grin on my face! :-) Thanks for your wise words!

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 5:01 AM

      A good way to be, Bonnnoel (note the 3 nnns, M! Heheh!) Thanks for stopping in.

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  2. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    I see you had the same thoughts as me to start the week off right, Talya. Thanks for dropping by! :)

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  3. Jen HaHAApril 8, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Lovely post! I'm always grateful and sometimes grumpy. That's my imperfection. You know that song Rainy Days and Mondays? She sings that they always get her down. Lots of rainy Mondays in Seattle. I wake up a grump then snap out of it.

    Come check out my A to Z! Jen Hemming and Hawing Again

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM

      Good to hear you can snap out of it, Jen. I am not always cheerful either but I try to get out of it instead of wallowing in it as I would have when I was younger.

      I love that song Rainy Days and Mondays. I was a huge Carpenters fan as a teen when they were big. Oops! Giving my age away!

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  4. Corinne RodriguesApril 8, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I'm choosing grateful and blessed to have been making that choice in recent years! Loved your little poem, Cat.

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

      Thanks for stopping by to comment, Corinne. Much appreciated. Glad you liked the poem.

      Cattitude and Gratitude

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  5. Denise Bruce of InglesideApril 8, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    loved it, Cat :) Grateful, thankful and blessed here :) xoxo

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM

      Hi Denise. Thanks for stopping by. Nice to see you! Yes, practicing gratitude is something for me to strive for daily and I do feel so grateful for so many things, especially great friends like you!

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  6. RowenaApril 8, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I probably start the day a little grumpy, then more grateful as the day goes on!

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 5:27 PM

      I hear ya, Rowena. I need a gallon of coffee and then I feel much more grateful! heheh!

      Cattitude and Gratitude

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  7. SuzyApril 8, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    I love poetry and absolutely loved your poem. You said it all so beautifully. Loved the quote too - that made me smile. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 4:35 AM

      Thanks for commenting, Suzy. The idea of gratitude over grumpy resonated with me and I'm glad you liked it, too.

      Cattitude and Gratitude

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  8. JennApril 9, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    This was awesome to read-- I just love this. Will recite to my daughter here soon (we're about ready to start home school). :D

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    1. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 6:07 AM

      Thanks so much, Jenn. Appreciate the comment and knowing you'll be reciting it to your daughter. Wow, I'm flattered.

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  9. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    This is awesome. A person's outlook makes all the difference in the world and it is all about choice!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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