two Fridays ago, I pulled up at home and noticed grinding brakes. I planned to put it off a couple days since I had the girls and set off on some GAL stuff on Saturday. A little bit out, I decided that they were too bad and went to the shop. Got there around noon with my girls, totally unprepared for the day. Wound up spending over four hours walking around the busiest intersections in the city going into stores and restaurants and stuff until the car was finished. And you know what? It all just rolled off my back. I wasn't angry, wasn't grumpy, wasn't really upset at the timing. Just made the best of it for the girls and moved on. Even went and ran two other errands after the car was fixed. I just can feel that I have a totally different perspective on life now.
This recalled a memory I have not thought about in years. It truly is about what attitude we take, right? When my kids were little (and before cell phones) my car broke down in the middle traffic, and I had to walk with them to the nearest place that had a phone. The best part? It was raining cats & dogs. Fortunately, I had just read a book about turning unpleasant surprises into "adventures" and making the most of it. Usually, I would have been very upset, and mad at my H b/c the car quit while I was driving it. Instead, I got both kids by the their hands and we took off running in the rain and I was laughing and jumping puddles. My little girl was stunned! She said, "Mom, aren't you mad"? Now, that's the sad thing, to know she was expecting and dreading a bad attitude from me. As it turned out, we had a fun time (and I didn't even get angry at my H,bwhen I called him). So, yes, it's all about how we choose to handle situations.
It's so good to hear from you, Matt. It is especially wonderful to hear you are happy. ((hugs))
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
