My reward: Peace and contentment.

My mood is often affected by an event. By an outcome. One that I had not wished for. That alters the flow of my thought. If the event had unfolded the way I wanted it to, my mood would have been significantly different. But not necessarily for the better. Because when something I construe as negative happens, I tend to search for a positive meaning, That’s a good thing. Gives me more of a sense of accomplishment.  Of having made the best of a bad situation. Therefore, I receive a reward. Peace and contentment. –Jim Broede