I Won't Complain
July 26, 2015
On January 2006, I embraced the fact that I would become a full fledged stay-at-home mom. All I wanted was to be a hands-on mom to Kuya and my soon-to-be kids. I accepted the notion of experiencing both the pains and joys of doing the household chores, being a wife, and meeting the needs of my family that only I can give aside from rearing the kids.
It's almost 10 years... How time flies! Spending my life during this span of time is not perfect. Honestly, I've experienced boredom, frustration, and confusion whether I've been walking on the right path or doing my duties just out of necessity. I've struggled once but I've fought the negative feeling. Then I've succeeded!
I always remind myself not to lurk in feeling wasted or lonely whenever I'm stressed due to the demands of my job as a mompreneur, mom, wife, daughter, and sister or feel easily irritated due to petty things like premenstrual syndrome (Oh, I used to hate having this once a month!). I do my best not to destroy my own inner peace because the life that I have right now is something that I've chosen and to be thanked for. Learning to accept the things that are unforeseen and negative situations no matter how bad they are, makes me sane. For me, if something good or bad happens, it is a venue for me if not to be the very best, just be a better person that I ought to be.
Complaining led me to nowhere. I did it several times before until I realized that it was a waste of time. I changed my outlook in life and became truly optimistic.
There
are so many reasons to celebrate life no matter how challenging it may
be. Seeing something great in every situation is one of the keys to be
happy.
When my boys are rowdy and extremely active, I feel happy because they are in tip-top shape.
When I find it hard to cook dishes for my picky eater loved ones, I feel challenged because I have to improve my cooking prowess.
When I have piles of dishes to wash, I feel grateful because my family has delicious and nutritious food to eat.
When tons of clothes need to be laundered, I feel blessed because we have decent clothes to wear.
When bills are to be picked up in the cubby hole, I feel determined because we have reasons to work hard.
When demands of our jobs come in, I feel secured because I know that my husband and I can pay the bills.
When the house becomes messy, I feel thankful because our home is filled with living people.
When meticulous clients come my way, I feel honored because my creations are being appreciated.
When I'm sleep deprived, I feel glad because I'm needed.
When I get sick, I feel relieved because I have to slow down, listen to my body, and relax for a while.
When problems of all sorts arise, I feel hopeful because I know that God works in mysterious ways.
I won't complain because I AM BLESSED.
I won't complain because I HAVE A PURPOSE.
I won't complain because I AM GOD'S CHILD and HE IS WITH ME ALL THE TIME.
