Changing Attitudes

Life became so much more enjoyable when I changed my attitudes. Even burdens and troublesome situations can become joyful times when a positive attitude is taken up. A prime example would be the school camp I just painfully survived.

Outdoor education is a huge obstacle for me especailly with the 50 km hike with a 30 kg rucksack but it became a happy experience with my friends when I decided not to complain once and smile at life. The trees began to fill with colour and the wind became refreshing to me as I trudged up and down the monotonous hills. I started to appreciate God's creation of The Grampians and even so a most spectacular sunrise where the sun appeared pink at first and there was a sea of clouds below it. Also seen was the Aurora Sunset which is a glowing turquoise colour. It is said to appear every eight years! I still dread camps but somewhere deep inside me, I enjoy it.

Even when I'm tired now, I am able to be cheerful and live with joy!