One of the ascribed quotes from poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892) is “Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.” This quote may be especially relevant today as we navigate our turbulent world. Or maybe it’s as relevant today as it has been all along since Whitman wrote it.
Consider:
Where are you looking?
Are you looking toward the sunshine?
Where’s your attention? Are you focused toward what’s good, noting the positive around you – yes, in your immediate vicinity? There has to be something good. Something wholesome. Where is that part of your experience which holds hope and promise and can bring a smile to your face…
Look that way.
Of course there are problems. For sure, there are concerns. Those aspects of life are always with us. However, it’s not necessary to only focus on the concerns, negativity, tragedies and absurdities. If we only look at the shadows, life will, by default, seem dark. Or darker.
Here’s a challenge for all of us – face toward the sunshine in life. Metaphorically speaking.
Be thankful for the light.
We can keep our face turned in the direction of the light, even while we deal with the shadows, when it’s warranted, all with the support of others.
If you need to be reminded, download this quote image – post it somewhere to read when you need it… Or use it in your journaling.
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