I Believe In Breakfast

I believe in breakfast. It is always said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because of its ability to get the body's metabolism going and start the day off right. But what about the first thing that runs through a person's mind? Of course, having a healthy body is important, but wouldn’t a healthy mind be even more desirable? This is why starting the day off with a happy thought is so crucial. I had a day where my mindset about Happiness is a result of the thoughts that go through your mind. I I hear the buzzing of an alarm clock as it pierces through the silence of the night. The cold air, which had previously been shielded away by my covers, hits my body like a tidal wave. Goosebumps rise from my skin as I slam the snooze button. I turn the light on and search the endless clothes baskets that are laying on the

Thousands of records, CDs, and band art line the walls of small store. There are two people that are occupying the area besides myself. The young lady stands behind the counter and a man in his mid twenties is near the back of the store. I glance in the direction of the man to find him also looking at me. He looked like the exact thing you would think of if you were to think of a hippie. His hair was long and slightly messy. The shirt he wore was a faded tie dye that looked like it had been worn numerous times. As I browsed, he eventually made his way over to me and asked how I was doing. I had been having an awful day so far so I decided that I would tell him the truth about it. I tell him about how so many things were piling up in my life and the stress that it is causing me. He tells me a simple idea that would have the most profound effect on me. He said, "Don't even worry about it man, everything that happens to you can't affect you in any way unless you let it." I thank him for the encouragement and head out of the store a few minutes