14 comments A Fresh Start to the Week
by papernstitch
03/14/11
Every Monday, we wake up with a fresh start to the week. Somehow, it doesn’t matter what happened the week before because not only is today a new day, today is a new week! And that is a good thing. Of course, we all have things happen…good and bad.
Sometimes the weekend gives us enough time to get rid of those “bad” things from the week before. And sometimes, if we’re lucky, we’re able to hold on to those “good” things and carry them through to the next week.
But it’s all about choices. Right?
We can choose to make a fresh start. Or not. We can choose to begin a new day, free of what happened the day before. Or not. We can choose to make excuses for the project we’ve been meaning to start but haven’t. Or not. Its actually pretty simple, when you think about it.
So, what will you choose today?
Here are a few inspirations to help you make your decision…
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image credit It’s a New Day * I originally wrote this post for ScoutieGirl, back in December. And now I am sharing it here.
This entry is filed under clean slate, creating a clean slate, getting a fresh start to the week.
Thanks, I needed this reminder today.
Lola commented on March 14th, 2011 at 1:44 pmMy pleasure Lola. I could really use the reminder today as well. And that’s actually why I decided to re-post it. So, we’re on the same page. Have a great week!
papernstitch commented on March 14th, 2011 at 1:49 pm-Brittni
Thand you for sharing this piece! Great encouragement for the week.
Jessica commented on March 14th, 2011 at 1:53 pmJessica recently posted..Mardi Gras Birthday Parade – Part 2
Even though I’m just reading this at the end of the day, it really made me think – thank you!
Vics commented on March 14th, 2011 at 4:12 pmVics recently posted..Happy Monday
I am so glad to hear that Vics and Jessica. That’s exactly what I was hoping to do.
papernstitch commented on March 14th, 2011 at 4:33 pm-Brittni
Perfect. I too am among those who needed this cheerful reminder (and what lovely photos to support it, too!) Thanks a bunch, Brittni!
Mai commented on March 14th, 2011 at 4:47 pmMy pleasure Mai (of course).
papernstitch commented on March 14th, 2011 at 6:34 pmBeware of the pugilists!
lg whittaker commented on March 14th, 2011 at 7:11 pmlg whittaker recently posted..Handrail Pendant
pick your battles.
too true.
that’s a good one to keep in mind!
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mandy commented on March 15th, 2011 at 1:18 ammandy recently posted..olé!
Yes Mandy. Probably my favorite reminder of them all.
papernstitch commented on March 15th, 2011 at 5:36 am-Brittni
So true! Thanks for sharing brittni
Leanda commented on March 15th, 2011 at 6:11 amLeanda recently posted..brits take home the gold!
My pleasure Leanda. Hope you are doing well!
papernstitch commented on March 15th, 2011 at 9:42 am-Brittni
I love Monday posts! They’re so inspiring!
I totally agree that we have a choice to make each and every day about our attitudes, our decisions, and our plans. Of course things will come up that throw us for a loop at times, but in the end, it’s our choice as to how we handle each and every situation. I for one, want to be able to look back and say that I made good choices! Thanks Brittni!
Meagan commented on March 15th, 2011 at 10:22 amMeagan recently posted..Giveaway How-To- 4 Steps to Giveaway Greatness
“I for one, want to be able to look back and say that I made good choices!” Me too Meagan! Absolutely. thanks for stopping by!
papernstitch commented on March 15th, 2011 at 10:27 am-Brittni