Some people read the newspaper every morning.

 

And first thing in the morning, they watch News on TV.

 

They fill their minds with the latest exposes.  The latest politician caught in graft.  The latest violence in the world.

 

While maneuvering through traffic, they listen to the same bad news on radio.

 

And during lunchtime, with officemates, they become expert political analysts. They discuss who clown said what foolishness. 

 

And everyday, they arrive at the same conclusion: Our country is going to the dogs.

 

After work, they go home and unwind in front of the TV set. 

 

What will they watch?  A review of the bad things they already know, blow-by-blow, in full action, color, and sound effects.

 

And we wonder why we’re miserable.

 

And we wonder why we’re getting sick.

 

And we wonder why we’re not earning more money.

 

And we wonder why we can’t start our own little business.

 

And we wonder why we’re not growing spiritually.

 

May I suggest a new way of feeding our minds?

 

Every morning, I read a few verses from the Bible.

 

I hear God tell me that He loves me and has a wonderful plan for my life.  I open myself to the pacific ocean of blessings all around me that day!

 

When I exercise, I listen to inspirational teachings.

 

When I meet my friends, we don’t complain about how bad the country is.  We do things together!   We build life-giving communities in far-flung provinces.  We create inspirational media.  We build homes for orphans and the abandoned elderly.   We reach out to the broken and wounded.

 

Personally, I also start tiny businesses that create jobs, and in the process, feed their families.

 

Because complaining is useless.  It’s a total waste of energy, time, and saliva.  I’m too busy making this country great by the little things that I do everyday.

 

This country will be great not by any politician.  This country will be great if you’ll make it great.  If everyone lights just one little candle, what a bright world this will be.

By: Bo Sanchez