No Complaining

Alright, you've got me. I had previously decided not to blog because of some of the previous blogs that I had viewed. I would like to consider myself a good listening ear (not that I remember everything that I hear - just ask Kelly.) I just don't care for all of the complaining, negativity, and harsh words that some people have about others. Yes, I realize that I am a hypocrite because that just sounded like complaining. Complaining hinders.



Lately, I have seen some well done and inspiring blogs too though. Since then I have decided to join all of you bloggers and share my life's findings with you. I want to commit not to complain or speak poorly of people or their ways though.



I have caught myself many times lately complaining about something only to realize that I probably offended someone. The last Enrichment night I went to I ate a very delicious dessert that reminded me of S'mores. It was very messy and gooey and got all over my face. I was in the middle of a conversation with another woman and stopped to complain that I hate messy desserts that get all over my face. When I got up to leave later I realized that the woman that made the dessert for the evening was the same woman that I was sitting next to in conversation. Was she offended? Probably. My apologies.



In my blogs I want to make sure that you know the things that I am thankful for and the things that make me happy. If I forget what I have committed to in future blogs be sure and catch me on it. Remind me.



Excerpt from "How to Be Totally Miserable" by John Bytheway



Lots of people complain. Most people complain about their problems, but miserable people are different-they complain about their blessings. If their car breaks down, they complain that it isn't new. If their waitress is slow, they complain and withhold a tip. If their cell phone drops a call, they complain about their service. They're like the people in the Old Testament who got free food from heaven and said, "What? Manna again?" By contrast, happy people are grateful to have a car, thankful they can afford to eat at a restaurant, and stoked that they have a cell phone. Most people in the world don't have cars, can't afford restaurants, and have never sent a text message. Happy people count their blessings, while the miserable complain about theirs.



"Everyone can be discontented if he ignores his blessings and looks only at his burdens."

---President Thomas S. Monson



"I complained because I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet."

---Sign in a shoe repair shop