Day 3,236

Growth:

Not everything can be fixed, nor does everyone want everything fixed all the time. Sometimes we just need to be heard, to be allowed space to vent, and to remember that not being okay all the time is okay some of the time. When someone was in that space today I listened, shared my support for them, and let them vent. I think we both needed that moment, though for two very different reasons. One was to blow off steam, the other was to remember to listen rather than fix.

Appreciation:

This morning a large utility truck pulled out right in front of me on the highway. I was so frustrated and my anger grew hotter s d hotter as I saw that the one driver’s failure to follow right of way pushed me from having no one in front of me to now being behind three large and slow moving trucks with the culprit in the lead.

For ten miles I grew hotter and hotter as the person drove slower and slower at the front of the line. I finally realized how much emotional energy I was wasting and decided to take action – the right action.

At the next road I pulled over, stopped the car, took a deep breath, and let them get a few minutes ahead of me. I used the moment to send a text I’d wanted to send. I drove in silence and let my mind wander while it was calm. It was like I’d completely flipped my attitude and all it took was to pause and breathe. So thankful for that moment!

Presence:

During the quiet time on my drive I was able to process so many thoughts and to just breathe in the quiet. I didn’t realize how badly I needed those moments of quiet to think.

Thanks!!!