Positive Thinking

"Whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8

It seems we tend to think of positive thinking as kind of a New Age, current thing, and I don't happen to think of the Apostle Paul as being a promoter of positive thinking -- but, I reconsider because of this line that he wrote to the Philippians.  He seems to be clearly recommending thinking of the positive aspects of life.  Good advise; whether given 2000 years ago or now.  There is the good and the less good in every life in every day.  It is our choice what we focus upon and emphasize.  There is the beauty of the changing color of foliage outside my window, the robin who just flew into a towering spruce tree, the warm waning summer days and cool nights, the presence of people we love and by whom we are loved in our lives.  Life is good.  It is very, very good.  Despite some evidence sometimes to the contrary.  Life is good.  It is a rare gift, and one I want to choose to live fully.  I hope you do too.