Beautiful View

This morning I drove down one of the most beautiful roads in North Wales, the A5.

It was a breath-taking drive; everywhere I looked was completely stunning.

I must have uttered the word "Beautiful" a hundred times, as each corner revealed yet another awesome view.

There was sunshine, there were mists.

There were clouds, there was blue sky.

There was green grass, there were brown trees.

There were hills, there were flat plains.

I saw horses, sheep, cows, birds, even some pigs.

I felt great and the scenery was amazing.

Which came first?  The view or my attitude?

Was it a nice drive BECAUSE I had a good inclination?

Is it possible that our internal workings create the day we have?

How about the notion that our inner state creates filters over our eyes, so that we can only see that which we expect to see?

Am I a victim to my surroundings and my environment, so that if it's a "nice" day, then I feeeel nice?

And if it's a cloudy day, or a so-called "Bad Day", do I let my external circumstances dictate what I see and feel?

Should I allow myself to be that vulnerable? Susceptible to external circumstances?

Is there really no choice in this matter?

I believe there is.

I believe if my heart and mind are in a good place, then I will see and hear good things around me. More than that, I believe I will draw to me (attract), even more pleasant things.

I choose to remain in this place, where I actively look for the good in people and situations. I will remain grateful, I will maintain my positive attitude, and lo, the world seems a better place to be in  around me.

Stick around me - the joy is infectious!