Positive Thoughts Lead to Positive Outcomes

 

   It was my usual early morning coffee. I had not turned on the news yet but began to review some of the latest posts and articles on my cell phone. It did not take me long to begin to sense that this day had the potential to provide some hidden meanings and messages and some ideas and lessons about life in general. Many of the posts and articles seemed to address the many challenges people are facing in today’s world and the need to stay strong and determined to remain positive, for it is that positive attitude that helps us to get through each day and move forward into tomorrow.

   When I logged on to my Facebook page, one of the early entries was a post that had been written several year ago by a new police officer who recently moved to our community to continue her career. And although the original post was about two years old, she had reposted it to share the message that, no matter where or when, it remains important strength and power are key to remaining positive about life, regardless of the struggles we may face.

   The following, with her permission, was what she had posted after a difficult and challenging time.

     “I was speaking with a very wise, very respected, very genuine, long time State Trooper tonight about the past week and a half. He commented how incredible it was to hear me in such an upbeat and positive mood given everything I’ve recently been through. I told him, I have to stay positive! It’s how good things get done. It does nothing for me to be sad. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had several moments like that over the past 10 days. I think I cried 4 times on Tuesday alone! I even choked up when talking to him tonight about how grateful I am to GET the opportunity to go back to the academy, because it has become clear that death could have been a reality.  But think about it…when you’re sad, when you’re dwelling in that negative space, how often does “Nothing go right? Being sad, being miserable. That accomplishes NOTHING! It’s EASY to be sad, it takes ZERO effort to have self-pity. But it takes POWER, it takes STRENGTH to have positivity! That POWER, that STRENGTH is the fuel we use to FIGHT to LIVE! It’s ok, even healthy, to have those moments of sadness, of “I can’t do this”, of “Why me?”. But make sure to turn that “I can’t do this” into “I can do this!”. And turn that “Why me?” into “Because I can handle it, that’s why me!” #choose positivity #strong in mind strong and body #control your mind #dont let it control you. Positive thoughts equal positive outcomes.”

   Each day there are people who must face difficult and trying situations. Some of those people we know, some are our closest friends or even family members and some we will never know. But we may still see the sadness on their faces and the tears and sorrow in their eyes. But whether we know them or not, the message remains the same. Positive thoughts can and do lead to positive outcomes.

   Now those results may not be as we had originally planned or had once hoped. But the truth is that the results may turn out to be far better than one had anticipated. The message in this early post this morning can show the power and strength to move, from “I can’t do this” or “why me” to that of a better understanding of who each of us really is. Positive thoughts can and do lead to positive outcomes.

   Since Erica has moved to town and become part of the local police department, she has assumed several new roles and responsibilities, including becoming the community resource officer. This position puts her in the local schools on a daily basis, providing help, assistance and often comfort to the students as the navigate the challenges and struggles of growing from childhood to becoming an adult and based upon her own personal experiences and the life she has chosen, she has proven to be a great role model of understanding.