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I’ve decided to not be the type of person that wakes up every morning and reads the news. I used to read the Metro on my way to work every day. “Gunshot wound”…“Global warming… the world is going the end”… “100, 000 jobs lost”… “Not enough hospital beds”… “Waste of tax payer’s money”…. “Leaf’s lose again!” Like come on! What’s the point in going into work if you’re going to get shot? Even if you make it in, there is no point in working because the world is going to end. If you somehow manage to live another day you might end up losing your job. That of course may lead to severe depression and a possible heart attack which will land me in an overcrowded hospital without beds. All because the Canadian government used up our tax dollars to fund the G20 summit…. Oh and the Leaf’s lost! What a way to start off your morning? Total mind f*kc.

Perhaps this is why many people begin their mornings with prayer. I, on the other hand, begin my day with my Facebook mini-feed. How dare you judge me, lol? I have valid reasons for doing so. I am surrounded by friends and acquaintances that are out there making a difference and loving life. I love the energy on my mini-feed. Several people begin their day with a cheerful “good morning” message, there are some that share inspirational/motivational quotes and many that talk about all the great things happening in their lives. I love it! There are teachers talking about funny moments in their class rooms or uploading pictures of classroom activities and student work. There are lawyers giving free legal advice or sharing their excitement about a client case. Some are talking about further education or discussing their exciting travel plans. Those whom are out traveling are uploading parts of this beautiful world I am yet to see. The energy is incredible! The organizations are my absolute fav! I get to read about The Girl Effect on women making a difference in developing countries and Every Day Child working hard to encourage leadership and talent in children living in impoverished areas. Reading about War Child and what they are doing to help the lives of women and children in war torn areas. Large corporations like RBC funding water projects and seeking interns. Tim Horten's sponsoring 20,000 kids this year by sending them to camp.This is what I need! I need something that motivates me to wake up and discover a world of opportunities. I need something that inspires me to be the best I can be and play my part in making a difference.

I strongly believe that it’s important to start off your day on a positive note and to find what’s right for you. What you feed your thoughts first thing in the morning equips you for the rest of your day. Whether it is an episode of Seinfeld, prayer or your Facebook mini-feed let your first thought be a positive one. Do whatever you can to stay away from things that make you think and feel negative.

Side bar conversation: Now, I’m not saying everyone’s mini-feed is fit for this kind of positivity. Yes, there are the “oddies” that bitch and complain about their day (I am guilty of that too) or the "el negator’s" that upload suicidal lyrics or torturous depressing status updates. But at least there is an option to remove their negativity from your mini-feed. That’s what I did. I care if you’re having a bad day, but I don’t care to hear about it for two weeks straight especially because he “dumped” you. There is so much out there. Open your eyes and look at the world. If you want to cheer up, connect with people and situations that are worldly! Ones that live with limited perceptions are not living … they are dwelling.
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