As I have stated before, I try to have an attitude of gratitude. But sometimes my busy life begins to cloud my thinking and I find myself fretting over things I can't even control. The "what ifs" move into my head and push back any gratitude I have. The gratitude is still there, but gets forgotten. I waste time and energy worrying about senseless things, but when I let go of these burdens and focus on what I am grateful for, I am at peace.
Today has been as busy as the weekend was, and I am tired. Katie had her dance recital Saturday night after a lot of practice Friday and Saturday. I found myself in a tizzy when I had very little time to get Katie's lunch. Our downtown has undergone a lot of changes and I accidentally ended up rushing down a one-way street...going the wrong way, of course (no cars were out, so no need to worry, right- NOT). Then I shuffled around and ran into a main street that is being completely dug up and is temporarily closed. I went through the barricade and dirt anyway (the "food place" was on the other side). By the time I had myself all worked up, I made it back to the theatre in the nick of time to eat lunch with Katie before she had to line up for her dances. I was not thinking gratitude at this point, I was worrying and rushing. The "what ifs" were swimming in my head, and it was all for nothing. I made it back. Katie ate. The show went on. What a waste of energy. Maybe that is why I am so tired.
While we were busy, Pete and the boys were off having fun at a work-related crawfish boil...
1 comment:
"Easy does it" is what they say :)! I know how you feel.. I've been losing my memory the past couple of weeks. We have to slooooooow down sometimes. Nice post ~ i do a daily gratitude list on my iphone - I have a "gratitude app" :).
it helps!
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