To laugh at oneself carries a great level of freedom!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation that you never thought you would? This was me yesterday. I somehow carried the grace to lock myself out of my house and my car! What a treat! Fortunately, I wasn't standing forlorn and helpless in my towel or bathrobe. I did have my phone in hand, as well as my water bottle. Hydrated? Check. Able to call for help? Check. Completely embarrassed? Check.
But though I was humbled in having to call for help, I was left thankful. Because I was able to get in a good laugh at myself. And boy did I ever!
As I reflect back on yesterdays "blonde" stupidity, I am reminded of how life is filled with unexpected moments. And we have a choice to see them as an opportunity to laugh or to get irritated. We can take in the moment and enjoy life for what it is and roll with it, or let the situation ruin our day. I was reminded of this again today as I got caught behind an extremely slow driver. Would I laugh or would I let irritation have the last word?
One goal of mine for this year was to laugh more than I cry. Now don't get me wrong, I've cried this year. But I've also never laughed more than I have recently.
So, take each moment today (especially the unexpected) and be reminded that it is a gift.
Until next week...
Hellen
Have you ever found yourself in a situation that you never thought you would? This was me yesterday. I somehow carried the grace to lock myself out of my house and my car! What a treat! Fortunately, I wasn't standing forlorn and helpless in my towel or bathrobe. I did have my phone in hand, as well as my water bottle. Hydrated? Check. Able to call for help? Check. Completely embarrassed? Check.
But though I was humbled in having to call for help, I was left thankful. Because I was able to get in a good laugh at myself. And boy did I ever!
As I reflect back on yesterdays "blonde" stupidity, I am reminded of how life is filled with unexpected moments. And we have a choice to see them as an opportunity to laugh or to get irritated. We can take in the moment and enjoy life for what it is and roll with it, or let the situation ruin our day. I was reminded of this again today as I got caught behind an extremely slow driver. Would I laugh or would I let irritation have the last word?
One goal of mine for this year was to laugh more than I cry. Now don't get me wrong, I've cried this year. But I've also never laughed more than I have recently.
So, take each moment today (especially the unexpected) and be reminded that it is a gift.
Until next week...
Hellen
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