I just read a good question: what thing pulls you most often into "trouble?" That thing, that thing could be the huge stumbling block to eternal happiness because that thing takes us over to the wrong side of the tracks too often enough.

The author suggested that if we resist that pull, temptation, error, or insane behavior, we open the door to all the good things just waiting to pour into our life. Spending all our time on these distracting addictions lead us down the misery over and over and over again.

I thought about that thing; what is that thing I do that makes me miserable but I just can’t resist it? I can’t figure this one out. I’m not an alcoholic or any other kind of "ic." I’m certainly not a saint. I’ve had a few "ics" in my past, but over the years, I couldn’t keep up and let them fall by the wayside due to pain, exhaustion or occasional light bulb moments. I"ve overdosed on chocolate chip cookies and M&M’s; I’ve drank too much; I’ve watched too much television; I’ve picked the wrong men; I’ve picked the wrong job; I’ve picked the wrong hobbies….hey maybe that’s it! Maybe it’s all in the picking.

So, if I learn to pick right, sit up straight and pay attention all the best will come my way. It’s supposed to be guaranteed. What have I got to loose? After too many years of harvesting crop after crop of problems, I’m up for the all the best cherries in the bunch.