How a MyLotter I don't know turned my hell day into a heaven day.

@TheHorse (220275)
Walnut Creek, California
May 5, 2021 11:34pm CST
I had to work from 9 AM to 8 PM today. That's a long day for an old fart. But a MyLotter I'm just getting to know suggested I try to view it as a heaven day instead of a hell day. I decided to become "planful," so this could be a heaven day. I had to teach at the preschool in the morning. Then I had to teach guitar, ukulele and bass lessons at Guitar Center in the afternoon. I wore my long pants (my Guitar Center pants) to the preschool (I usually wear shorts) and bought a sandwich at the Indian Deli on the way to Guitar Center. I made a vow to myself to make each moment a happy moment. Between students, I went to my truck, took a couple of bites of my sandwich and drank Gatorade. By the time I got to my two giggly teenage girls learning bass, I knew I would make it through the day. I enjoyed every moment of my most difficult day of the week.
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@Janet357 (75646)
6 May 21
what a day indeed! You did well today and you had this very positive mind to do all these things.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I am thankful to the MyLotter who nudged me in the right direction.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
6 May 21
That's called power of words. I really appreciate the way the mylotter changed your mindset by just playing with words . Words have such strong impact on our psychology.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
8 May 21
@arunima25 He even enjoys each moment of loose motions...
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
They can open up new ways of thinking. Or old ways (I'm usually pretty good at enjoying each moment) that had been trumped (no pun intended) by worries.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
8 May 21
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
6 May 21
That's awesome!
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
8 May 21
@TheHorse Awesome!
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
8 May 21
@kareng Then he will write a song on it... I never thought I could enjoy hell but I did To confirm that I really enjoyed hell I repeated it.. Now I advise you all to go to hell I swear you won't regret it. Something like that. This friend of mine cannot come up with a single romantic number...
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I will try it again next Wednesday.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
6 May 21
We should enjoy every moment of life
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I agree.
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@Hytton03 (5451)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Yeah right happy to know you enjoyed your day. Me too.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
Yay! What did you do?
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@Hytton03 (5451)
• Philippines
6 May 21
@TheHorse here in my bed doing mylot, and watching some YouTube videos.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
@Hytton03 Sounds like a relaxing day. I am relaxing this afternoon. I may go to Home Depot to get some corn, sunflower and green bean seeds.
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@Belexhanns (3431)
• Kampala, Uganda
6 May 21
OK you have to love what you do
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
If one does what they love to do, they never really have to work.
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• Kampala, Uganda
6 May 21
@TheHorse that's it
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
@Belexhanns I had big happy fun with the kids this morning. No guitar students this afternoon.
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@BarBaraPrz (47676)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 May 21
What kind of sandwich?
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@BarBaraPrz (47676)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 May 21
@TheHorse Replace the peppers with lettuce, and I'm in!
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
9 May 21
@BarBaraPrz On what grounds are you presuming he will share it with you...his excuse will be COVID of course...but real reason...
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
Ah, the most important question I've seen! It was roast beast and Swiss on a hard roll, extra mayo and no mustard. And extra peppers.
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@jobelbojel (36025)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Just enjoy the moments of what you do. It will show if you are not happy doing where you earn money. Do not think it is a burden rather a positive burden that I am doing this because this is my passion. Smile and everything will fall into places.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I am blessed to have enjoyed most of the "jobs" I've had in my life.
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@jstory07 (139996)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 May 21
That is good that you enjoy what you are doing.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
9 May 21
The fact that he came here to tell it, proves he normally does not. Sigh.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 May 21
@vandana7 Actually, unless I'm overbooked, I enjoy what I do.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
It really is. I enjoy looking forward to getting to work.
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
6 May 21
As I have heard/read before, you cannot always change events, but you can change your response to them. Glad the day worked out well for you. Who is the helpful MyLotter in question?
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
6 May 21
@TheHorse By the way your title says 'a MyLotter I don't now'.
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
6 May 21
@TheHorse You mean I need to?
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I'm going to have to go back to my "hell day" post and find out.
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
6 May 21
That brings me memories of a few long days when I was working. Yes, it was a mixed bag for me like life is in general. Our approach and attitude decide how we fare in dealing with the challenges.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I tried to break it down to moments. How am I doing in this moment? Don't worry about how many students I still have to teach. The sandwich and Gatorade helped too.
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
6 May 21
@TheHorse Yes, better not to have any preconceived notions but take it as it comes. I could tide over some tough times with this approach.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
6 May 21
I'm glad you turned a negative into a positive. Good job! Have a terrific day.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
Thank you! You too...
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
7 May 21
@TheHorse Thanks!
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
9 May 21
I am confused actually. Normally he likes music and playing with kids. So if he likes it, why would it be hell even if more hours are involved.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
6 May 21
the mindful approach is always the best. Glad your hard day became a joy!
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
It really is. I have friends who meditate. I don't. But I try (when I am in the right frame of mind) to turn everything into a meditation.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
6 May 21
@TheHorse that is so very true. we have to do the things that work for us.
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• India
6 May 21
That's nice to hear. the day did look hectic though. you did good.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
7 May 21
@Prabhatsingh He is insane.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I'll try it again next Wednesday.
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• India
6 May 21
@TheHorse LOL seriously?
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
6 May 21
That`s really good. You got lots of blessings there. It is nice to be busy nowadays and forget all the scary things that is happening around us.
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• Germany
10 May 21
@vandana7 Me too
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
9 May 21
I would be scared of shuttling among so many in COVID times.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
6 May 21
The power of our mind, we can convince ourselves that it's not so bad after all, but convincing that it's heaven is something I could not do.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
7 May 21
@TheHorse I think to, we can create our small Heaven to enjoy every day if we can be happy with what we have.
@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
Heaven is a metaphor, I think.
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@xander6464 (44422)
• Wapello, Iowa
6 May 21
That's a very inspiring story. And you make it sound so easy. as if anyone could have a Heaven Day.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
7 May 21
It is disappointing if heaven offers only a sandwich and Gatorade. I mean, I wouldn't want to go there for just that.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 May 21
@vandana7 The heaven part was enjoying every moment. And being present. I thought they had Hindus in your blasted Country.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 21
I think anyone can if they enjoy most of what they do. You have to focus on the moment. But I did plan ahead so I wouldn't be "hangry."
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
6 May 21
That is good. If we think positively about our long days, we will enjoy the time we spend.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
9 May 21
I would rather donate it to somebody else.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
6 May 21
@TheHorse That was so nice of the person here turning a very long day into a good day for you. I am happy that they helped you through your day.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
6 May 21
Wow! This is good news. I'm glad you enjoyed your day despite some tiring tasks
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
9 May 21
This post is dedicated to you sweetie..but you would not know what our Pony is capable of, would you? Take your time to understand our brat.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
9 May 21
@mildredtabitha Thanks to you. Otherwise, he sings Morose and Sad songs. I could whip him...
“Hello in There” A song by John PrineColin H. Sacks - Vocal and GuitarsSound Engineer - Michael Stenberg
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• Nairobi, Kenya
9 May 21
@vandana7 haha. I didn't know. I saw it one day later I'm glad he enjoyed his day
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