Life is always teaching you something. Today, October 13, is a perfect example. It was tough from the get go because this week in my profession requires the alarm to go off at 2:45 in the morning. The stress inherent in that alone would drive some people to drink. (I quit 10 years ago) Work was less than enjoyable, and yes there are days it is a joy, because I was down right tired. The trip home was anticipated to see the new tree planted in our backyard only to find it had not been done. They found an underground cable no one previously knew about. The situation was being investigated while the furnace technician was in the basement doing the routine fall maintenance. The Reader's Digest condensed version of the story is that the furnace needs to be replaced. The storm clouds had already formed even before the tree saga began to unfold and the storm was raging as my wife and I talked about the financial obligation that was ahead of us. Yet, despite all of that, I can sit here tonight in relative calm and with a sense of peace of mind.
Maybe it was the walk with the dog before the sun went down tonight. Maybe it was knowing that no matter what life throws at you, it can be dealt with in a positive way. Case in point, the experiences of today led to time for thought and a long overdue blog post. But maybe, even more importantly, it's the confidence that I will make it through tonight and tomorrow and in the long run the events of today are just the bumps in the road that are a part of life.
Perspective is a very important part of life and it's been clear to me for a number of years that we all need to take a step back and put days like the one just described into perspective. It's just one day. What happened on this day cannot be undone. I can only look forward to another day tomorrow. I believe its perspective like this that provides Peace of Mind in the Middle of the Storm.
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