I thought about What One Emphasizes today (this blog, Feb. 27, 2012). I’m working on a fiberglass gig in the boatyard. My chore for the day was to vacuum up all the dust I had raised over hundreds of square feet of concrete floor with a shop vac that no attachment which would allow me to stand. Here’s me, all alone, walking the length of a concrete floor on my knees sucking up the fine white powder, ten inch swatches at a time. For hours.
Times like this really are times of decision. I could choose to be miserable. But why would I do a dumb thing like that? Being around someone with a bad attitude is even less fun than vacuuming a cement floor on your knees.
So, I found good things to think about. I sang. I dreamed of the fun I’ll have when the boat is in the water. I planned the launching party. I dreamed of how many calories I was burning. And eventually the floor was done.
The floor would have got done even if I had been crabby, but I wouldn’t have had as good a day. It’s the same amount of work either way.
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