I feel....

Today I was browsing on Facebook and saw this lady posted a fill in the blank post saying “Today I feel ________” and invited her friends to fill in the blank. She shared a cute happy little statement about how she was feeling today filling in the blank with something positive (I don’t remember what exactly.) What I saw next was kind of sad. Every single person that replied to her post had a negative feeling: stressed, tired, sleep deprived, anxious, nervous, lousy, frustrated, overwhelmed etc. I thought to myself. Isn’t it horribly sad that so many people feel crummy?

I thought about what I would fill in the blank with. I could easily say I’m any of those negative things from avove, I think everyone feels most of those feelings a different points throughout the day, but do I really want those negative feelings defining my whole day? Couldn’t my day be just as easily defined by the feeling of excitement, happiness or love? I wonder and I hope that all those people who responded to the post on FB could also define their feelings as loving, excited, hopeful, inspired, happy, peaceful, relaxed, or joyful.
Obviously every second of every day isn’t going to be complete bliss, but wouldn’t you just feel better if you focused on the positive moments and feelings rather than the negative ones. So just incase you’re wondering; today I feel:

•  Loved- because my sweet little boy gave me endless hugs this morning before I dropped him off. He even climbed back up and gave me extra hugs when I dropped him off before he let me leave. (I was almost late to work but it was very worth it.)
• Relieved- because even though he was a little clingy and hugging he smiled and waved when I told him I had to go to work. It is so nice to leave knowing he is happy and calm not crying or sad.
• Happy- because I have that darling little boy in my life plus its spring, who isn’t happy with sunny weather?
• Blessed- because both my husband and I have good jobs and haven’t had to go a single day without work since we got married (amazing!)
• Calm- because I can feel my new little baby kick and squirm all day and I know he is healthy and growing strong.
•  Inspired- because I have the chance to learn so much from the people around me (especially Tyson who inspires me every day to be a better person.)
•  Excited- because we can probably go to the park this afternoon, and because this weekend is a holiday weekend and my husband will be HOME!

And probably lots of other things but those are the ones that stick out right now.