New and Improved

Alexandra's Glass Half Full has felt like my own personal journal. I've blogged about a variety of subjects from recipes to events in the city.  Each week when I sit down to write I have trouble focusing on a story. I find that every story I think of most people would find lame. It's hard to blog when there is no direct focus. I blog at tunein2tuneup.com every week - no problem - because it has a focus. Today this blog gets a focus. Today is the start of blogging for a purpose.  

Each week I will blog about a life lesson. We'll talk about something enlightening that you can take away, think about, and apply to your life. 

Today: 

"Often those who aren't the easiest to love, are the ones who need it the most" 

I think this resonates with many people. It was certainly true for me today. When we see someone in a bad mood most often we automatically think its because of their personality. We don't often take a step back and think about why they're acting out or being rude. I took some harsh words to heart today. All I could think was why do this person insist on being rude, mean, and negative. Later I heard this person crying and I realized this situation has nothing to do with me. I went out of my way to make sure this person felt loved. It's funny how fast my perspective changed. It's a good idea to never take things too personally. It's also a good idea to question why someone is acting out. Instead of giving them more reasons to feel angry and alone, make them feel loved.