If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change

I was watching the sunset with a wonderful friend last night. We were looking out the windows across an absolutely amazing view of the mountains and the water. The sunset was a radiant redish-purple. Everything was perfect….except for a handful of powerlines literally crossing our view of the sun! I was a little ticked. My kodak moment was gone. I couldn’t stop adjusting myself on the sofa to get a better view.

Of course, she reminded me not focus on the power lines, but to focus on the awesome sunset. Believe it or not, it actually worked. After a few minutes, the powerlines appeared to be gone (and no, it was not because I was blinded by the sun!).

At any rate, she reminded me of a quote, which I could have sworn I had heard before, but couldn’t pin down.

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

It hit me this morning.

This is a popular saying by Dr. Wayne Dyer. He has several books published and has recently had his “Power of Intention” tv program in heavy rotation on PBS. His audio programs are quite good, and I highly recommend checking out his podcast.

This is soo true. When we focus on the bad stuff, we wonder why the good stuff in life never seems to come there way. Change your perspective and you’d be amazed at how your environment will respond.

OK, enough wisdom for one night. Intense yoga class tonite. I am gonna go rehydrate and go to sleep!