Traditionally February isn’t my favorite month because of Valentine’s Day, but thanks to many of you here, my opinion of the month and the holiday has changed. Over the past couple of years I’ve expressed my dismay with Valentine’s Day, but no longer. Now I am embracing the month of February.
What changed? My attitude. It’s amazing how something as simple as attitude can make such a big difference!
My character in A Love Song for Kayla has the same problem I used to have. Valentine’s Day is her least favorite day of the year, and she is part owner of a florist shop! :)
Kayla’s problem stems from her misunderstanding something about her parents’ marriage–funny how not having all the facts changes things.
Here is the blurb for A Love Song or Kayla aka A Valentine for Kayla.
When two strangers cross paths their lives are forever altered.
Kayla Russel hates Valentine’s Day and has all but given up on finding love until a new guy to town walks into her flower shop right before her least favorite day of the year. There is something mysterious about him that intrigues her, but when she finds out the truth everything changes.
Derek Parker wants to leave his old life behind, but it proves to be harder than he’d anticipated when his past finds him. Now the woman he has come to care for feels deceived.
Will his secrets come between them and destroy what could have been something wonderful?
The entire series is pictured below. Book three has been optioned for a Hallmark movie. Anything can happen in the movie business, so please be praying it gets made.
Have you ever found that once you changed your attitude about something your perception changed?
To celebrate you and the help you have given me to change my attitude, I’m giving away a $5.00 Amazon gift card to one of you. The winner will be randomly chosen from the comments on this post on Thursday February 7th. I will contact you via email.
Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance, romantic mystery, and romantic suspense that warms the heart and feeds the soul. Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
I have found in the past that accepting some things actually gave me peace.
Oh absolutely! Even something as mundane as driving at nighttime can be transformative when attitudes are changed.
Hi Kimberly, totally! I often need to take a step back and change my attitude, then I find that I see things in a new way. I am so grateful for second chances, the opportunity to begin anew!!
Blessings:)
As much as I agree that changing my attitude about something does change my perspective, that is not something I find easy to do. It’s actually kind of hard to change attitudes about a situation or even someone. At least for me, it does require a lot of prayers sometimes.
Hi Kimberly!To change one’s attitude is not always easy, especially when somebody as hurt or wronged us. As Laura stated it requires lots of prayer and being open to God’s leading. God can change our hearts and attitude. Interesting to hear about your change of attitude concerning Valentine’s Day. While I am not happy how the day has been commercialized or that we need to be reminded to be loving; may we love those around us by a kind word and an act of kindness. Florists definitely have a busy day. Best wishes.
Attitude can make a huge difference! Yay for the possible Hallmark movie!!’
That’s a great discovery, Mary!
So true, MJSH!
Second chances are fantastic, Wemble. :) We all need them for sure!
For sure, Laura! Change is never easy. For me change usually takes a long time–often times years. I’m a stubborn woman.
I couldn’t agree more, Renate. Being hurt and wronged is a tough thing to get past. I struggle a lot with that. To my chagrin, I’ve held on to some hurts for decades. It’s only recently that I’ve been able to release a couple things and even then I have my moments.
Yes! Thank, Ellie. :)
It’s a snowy morning in my part of Oregon. It’s our first winter snow–only a half inch to an inch, but it has closed the schools. Where I live there are a lot of hills and the busses can’t get up or down them safely.
All this to say, I was distracted by the weather and am late responding this morning.
I hope everyone’s day has gotten off to a great start!
Just this past Sunday, my aunt and I wanted to go to Olive Garden for lunch after church, but my husband was worried about the roads and the rain. I was grumbling a lot in my heart until the Lord helped me remember it was just one meal, we did have food at home, and my hubby cared about us.
I totally think my perception changes after my attitude changes. Also probably my behavior.
There’s a mainstream psychology theory that states that our attitudes, beliefs towards ourselves and others, as well as our perception of how much we can control our behavior is directly related to how we actually behave in life. It’s interesting how much your post made me think of that (or maybe it’s because I’ve had a conversation with a student yesterday about it, who knows).
It’s wonderful that you are sensitive to Him, Margaret. :)
Or maybe you and I approach things similarly, Priscila. Who knows. :) My degree is in behavioral science, and this kind of thing fascinates me.
I’ve had to forgive a lot from my growing up years. I was abused and neglected at different times. I accepted the Lord as a teenager and He helped me to forgive, which was a gift. He’s given me a loving husband , kids , and grandkids, which is a huge blessing. Sometimes I hold onto things, but that only makes me miserable. Forgiving and rejoicing is a much better place to be.
I am so glad you have had a change of heart, Kimberly! I personally loved you story A Love Song for Kayla………!
I find if I change my attitude, then God can start to work in me. If I feel I am wringed or feeling left out, I just ask God to work it out because He knows better than I do!
Amen, Diana! What a blessing to be able to forgive. I’m sorry you had to go through that.
What a great attitude, Paula. :)
Just recently I was having an issue with someone who was constantly snapping at me (or so it seemed) to the point I was avoiding her. She came up and apologised and I learnt she is going through a lot of personal issues and that was why she was snapping. I was able to understand and know it was not personal.
Changing our attitude can be life changing. Thank you for sharing.
That’s great, Ausjenny. I’m glad it all worked out and there are no hard feelings.
I like the way you phrased that, Lucy. :)
Changing attitude means really having gratitude!
Oh, that’s good, Pam. I hadn’t thought of that.
Absolutely! It’s all about our expectations.