We hear it so often: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”  That quote from Charles Dickens is almost cliche, but what a great observation.  It’s an observation that is always true.  The thing is you can flick the switch on which it is, best or worst,  just by your focus.

In a magic show the illusionist keeps your focus on one hand while he is making something else seem to disappear with the other.  In life if you are so focused on the sadness then your happiness will seem to disappear.  Is there a magician that you are allowing to control your focus?  Who or what would you give such power to?

It’s time for a musical interlude with Barbra Mandrell.

“Sittin’ on the front porch the rain is pourin’ down, news comes on the radio there’s trouble all around, but that’s the way it’s always been and the way it will always be…”   –Barbra Mandrell In Times Like These.

The lyrics have it down like Dickens… it’s the way it’s always been and the way it will always be…  It’s the best and the worst.

A lot of people are getting rich, a lot of people are happy, a lot of people are making plans, a lot are moving their lives forward.  It doesn’t matter what the times are, just look to the things you want to do and start moving, start taking action.  Get your focus off whats wrong and on to what you are going to do next.  See it’s good outcome.

Don’t let the magician keep you focused on something else while he hides your happiness.  Keep your eyes on your happiness…  Can you see it?

In Times Like These, indeed.