he told me that every day was a great day -- because he woke up alive. He had another day with his W, and an opportunity to make a difference. He also said that it took more energy (for him) to be in a bad mood, rather than a good mood.
This is so key. My mom just had a birthday. She was focused on being upset about how old she is. "Oh, great, another birthday. I don't even want to think about it."
She *could* choose to think, "oh great! Another birthday! I got to be on this earth another year...to see my children and granddaughter grow older...to experience life! "
