Simple Chinese Proverb
You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.
Chinese Proverb
Some of the simplest of the Chinese proverbs never cease to amaze me with their profound wisdom. When I read this one, I couldn’t help but think of the numerous times the birds of sorrow find their way into my life. Do you let them build nests in your hair? There was a time when I did – oh, not all of them. Just a chosen few that played havoc with my mood, my productivity, my relationships, my job – yep, every aspect of my life.
Are letting the birds of sorrow spread dark clouds on your day – your life? Wanna know what my anticdote is? Just simple gratitude. If find everything I can to be grateful for. I name them, and thank God for them. Then I play music – happy music.
Try it – it works when you focus on the good and the positive – it truly works!!
