Daily Gratitude: Right now there’s so much in the world that we wish was different, but that we don’t have any control over. What a helpless feeling that is. And it’s a hopeless feeling also. But instead of floundering around, bemoaning the state or the world, we have to take some control of our thoughts and then our lives. If there is something you can do to help correct the situation, then by all means, take action. If not, then focus on what you can do. How can you make your little section of the world better? Who can you help? I think if each of us would ask ourselves this one question every single day and focus on the answer, we’d be happier and eventually the world would be a better place. But neither you nor I can “make” someone else focus on that question and answer. However, we can focus on doing it ourselves. Remember Mother Teresa talking about not being able to tend to the masses but able to tend to the one in front of her right then. That’s what you can do too. On the way home from my walk one day i went into Dunkin Donuts to get a drink. There was a woman on my side of the counter in a Dunkin outfit. She told me she’d be right back and would take care of me as soon as she could. I said ok. I really didn’t care. Another woman came over and took my order. The first one eventually came back, again apologizing for the delay. She was truly glad when I told her the other woman had taken care of me. She then explained that she’d had to use the restroom etc. she treated me like I was her only customer ever and my happiness would determine the success of her business (which is actually true if you look at it the right way). I felt special and all I wanted was some coffee. Do you think you could do that for or with someone today?