I have a love-hate relationship with my Facebook feed on Monday mornings. I love seeing all the photos of what friends and families did over the weekend, but also find myself too easily swayed by the “I hate Monday”- type comments I occasionally get from some less-than-sunny posters.
Recently though, a Facebook friend’s inspirational post changed my entire attitude toward what sometimes can be the roughest morning of the week in our house (I still have a teenager at home!).
The post read “I love Mondays: 1. A fresh start. 2. The chance to set a new tone for the week– “and the definition I loved best” –3. A great day to be alive.”
Sometimes I think we all forget the simple gift of another day, and another chance to make a fresh start. I’m grateful to my friend for the reminder.
In fact, I printed out that message, and I’m posting it on our fridge at home. If you’d like a copy, shoot me an email.
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