The Green, Green Grass of Home

Jake Frost decided to take a new look at a dreaded chore and discovered the influence of a good attitude.

I have a long and tangled history with grass. It used to be the very thought of mowing made me turn green. Then someone planted the seed of an idea in my mind, and ever since an appreciation for lawn care has been growing on me.

Enough stem winding, let’s get down to the root of the matter: it’s all about attitude.

I was complaining about what a time dump my domestic horticultural duties are every weekend when the suggestion was put to me that I might try looking at mowing in another way: rather than grumble with the rumble of the mower engine’s whine, I ought to find a way to maximize what’s unique about that time.

Specifically, it was pointed out that mowing is time set apart, when you can be all on your own, without interruptions or requests or questions or the constant tugging of little hands. That makes mowing a great chance to think, to plan, to pray, to dream.

The bottom line is that what you seek you shall find. If you seek a reason to grumble, you’ll find it. But if you seek opportunity, opportunity you will discover.

And you know what, it worked! Instead of going into the weekly clip-trip around the yard sour and annoyed, I took it as a chance to be alone with my thoughts. It was great!

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If you seek a reason to grumble, you’ll find it. But if you seek opportunity, opportunity you will discover. #catholicmom

What a difference an attitude makes.

And ever since making that mental switch, a newfound affinity for mowing has been blossoming in my suburban bosom.

Now, the next question is: will it work for shoveling snow?

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