[Conversation overheard this morning @ Wisdom Cafe:

“On my way to work.”
“Me too.”
“Hasn’t anyone invented something so we don’t have to go to work?”
“I’m still looking for it.”
“I’ll take you out to dinner if you find it.”
“Great!” “See you here tomorrow morning.”

One of the notable things about this conversation was the tone of their voices. Full of dread and low energy? No! They were chipper and clearly enjoying the coffee shop banter.

I find it unfortunate that the default subject for their early-morning casual connection was negative. They could just as easily have shared something they were looking forward to in the day.

Those default subjects can be dangerous for our perspective—are they promoting a “can do” attitude (which spills into other parts of our life) or a victim attitude (which spills into other parts of our life)?

Not to mention that it’s more fun to hang out and talk with people who encourage us to feel better about ourselves.