Monday Morning Mantras….

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer, who was a builder, of his plans to leave the house building business and live more leisurely life with his wife. He would miss the pay-cheque, but he looked forward to more time with himself.

The contractor was sorry to see one of his best workers go, and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favour.

The carpenter said ‘yes’ but this time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated carrier.

When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house. He handed the door key to the carpenter. “This is your house.” He said, “My gift to you.”

The carpenter was shocked. What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it so differently.

So it is with us! We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then with a shock we realise we have to live in the house we have built. f we could do it over, we’d do it much differently. But we cannot go back.

You are a carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall.

Life is a do-it-yourself project.

Your attitude and the choices you make today, build the “house” you live in tomorrow. Hence, have the right attitude today for a better tomorrow. Put in your best today and forever…….And…….Make it a great week!!