EDITORIAL T he attitude of this world has been interesting to say the least. I’ve found myself sick of political ads where neither party can keep their promises in my opinion. I’m sure their intentions are good, but things don’t normally turn out the way they say it will, to worship becoming a place where you are looking over your shoulders at the next person not knowing if they will be the one to shoot up the place, to leadership in the United States feeling the laws of this land can be changed simply because you carry the title of President of the United States…….I don’t know about you, but some days shifting my attitude to that of gratitude can be challenging. I take in so much of the junk going on in this world that a shift in my mindset on some days seems challenging. Some may feel it’s impossible to have a mindset of positiveness when things feel negative, it’s easier to join those who are in a negative state of mind. When my mind begins to head in a negative direction I do a few things that normally shifts my thinking. I love gospel music. I’m not trying to convert you because I listen to all music, but there is something about gospel that takes me to another place. It frees my mind and reminds me of who I am and where I’ve come from. I also read prayers, say prayers, and listen to those who are speaking positive and I also speak positiveness into myself. These few things help me switch from the negative to positive. I figure there is enough negative going on in the world and why would I want to contribute to it. I choose to have an attitude of gratitude. An attitude of being grateful to be alive, have a roof over my head, and having my daily needs met. I know there is someone who is dealing with life in a way I couldn’t imagine so I’m grateful that it’s not me, but I also realize that my life could turn upside down at any moment and when or if that happens, I’m doing all I can to have this attitude of gratitude through anything in my life. I know that’s easier said than done, but it’s how I want to live my life, and if that’s for you I encourage you to have an attitude of gratitude. I love this time of year. Thanksgiving is a time to embrace your family if your able to, forgive those who have done you wrong, and break bread with someone you might not. You also can help someone who may not be able to provide for themselves or their family. This is a time of year that no matter what is going on in the world around us I hope you choose to smile, I hope you choose positivity, I hope you choose to help someone, I hope you choose to make a difference, I hope you choose love, I hope you choose to have an attitude of gratitude and spew out the negative and inhale the positive. Enjoy thanksgiving, eat responsibly, and enjoy the fellowship of others. Dwana Bradley Editor in Chief 5
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