“Have a beautiful day” is a common phrase we use in passing, however it can be very passive and disempowering. What it conveys is that the goodness of the day is subject to circumstances such as the weather, traffic, other people’s attitudes, and other life circumstances beyond our direct control.

How much more powerful and intentional would it be to say “Create a beautiful day”. Immediately, the individual bears the responsibility for the outcome of the day ahead. Before the day begins, despite the weather forecast, traffic report, or negative encounter with a colleague the day before, the person claims that day is good and they have a role in creating that goodness for themselves and others. By simply choosing to look at the world ahead with our “glasses of goodness”, we can change how we experience our daily lives.