Attitude Is the Mind’s Paintbrush

One of the legendary pioneers of direct selling was Mary Crowley. Possessing a homespun knack for expressing fundamental truths, this brilliant lady said, “Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush. It can color a situation gloomy and gray, or cheerful and gay. In fact, attitudes are more important than facts.”

A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, a testament to her rags-to-riches life’s story, Mary Crowley believed that attitude is a matter of altitude – how high you fly depends on the positive-ness of your thinking. Stinkin’ thinkin’ will never get you off the ground. Optimistic thoughts lift you up so you can soar with the eagles.

I like to talk about painting with words, and the words we use in our everyday speech truly reflect our attitude. If we talk about gloom and doom, we will be constantly under a dark cloud. It stands to reason, that if we fill our language with words of hope and happiness, we’ll enjoy a sunshine day, regardless of what the weather man may have predicted.

As we anticipate the new beginnings of a new year, let’s make sure we paint with words that raise us up:

I can, rather than I can’t;
I am excited about calling a potential hostess, rather than I hope this hostess isn’t home when I call;

I’ll work this business to be a success, rather than, I don’t think this business works for me.

A powerful song that always inspires me to think positive thoughts is Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up.”

You raise me up, so I can stand
on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on
stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your
shoulders;
You raise me up, to more than I
can be.

If you don’t have it already, get this song and play it often. Paint your mind with positive thinking so you can see the bright future tomorrow brings, and then, raise others up so they, too, can stand on mountains.

Enjoy listening to the song. This is your time to shine in 2009. Become success driven.

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