EVERYONE STARTS WITH A CLEAN MENTAL WINDOW

 Let's take a few moments to discuss why I say that your attitude is your window to the world . We all start out in life with a good attitude-or, should I say, a clean mental window. Just watch young children. They're always laughing and giggling. They have a sunny deposition. they love to explore new things.

          consider the attitude of a child who's learning to walk. When he stumbles and falls down, what does he do? I 'will tell you what he doesn't do. He doesn't frown or blame the carpet. He doesn't point fingers at his mother or father for giving him lousy instructions. He . doesn't quit. oh, no. He smiles, gets up again and makes another attempt. And another . He keeps going for weeks and weeks with a positive attitude until he gets it right ! His window is squeaky clean, and he feels like he can conquer the world.

           But as you Know, there comes a point where life starts throwing some dirt at our windows . And here's what happens:

• Our window get splattered by criticism from parents and teachers .

                              Our window get smudged by ridicule from peers.

                             Our window get smeared by rejection.

                             Our window get soiled by disappointments.

                             Our window get clouded by doubt.

         The problem is, the dirt keeps building up, and all too many people do anything about it. They continue to go through life with a fifth window. They lose their enthusiasm. They get frustrated and depressed. And most tragically they give up on their dreams- all because they failed to clean their attitude window.

    That's the road I was traveling down. I had a dirty window when I was an attorney. And the longer I stayed in that field, the filthier my window got. I saw no possibilities. How could I ? My window got. I saw no possibilities. How could I ? My window was splattered with the mud of negativity.