Well after then end of a busy weekend and the onset of Monday, things seemed to get off to a hectic start. I must admit, sometimes I think of the daily routine like when the horses charge past the gates at the beginning of a track race. But in this case, I am not racing against anyone, just driving myself at a pace that is set by me and really has no effect on anyone else. Is it worth the effort? Only I can decide.
This afternoon it was brought to my attention that I would be staying at work an hour longer than I expected and I began to suspect that this was engineered without my having a say so in the matter. During my extra time at work, I was processing some paperwork and committed a clerical error that I would just as soon not have happened. Just as I was getting ready to leave, someone drops off some paperwork that I should have received much sooner. At that point, I was not a happy camper. I vented a bit to my colleagues but quickly realized that what was done was done and it was time to go home. At least the traffic would be better and I was happy that it was still light out. That thought alone made me glad that I could still see the good that was occurring that day.I arrived home to a dog that was happy to see me and I was relieved to see that I did not have any presents waiting for me after my dog's 6 hour stint in the house without going outside. It then dawned on me that things were a result of how I perceived them to be and that I was the one who could exercise control over that.
So when things seem to take a turn and head south, ask yourself a couple of questions; "How does this serve me"? and "What can I learn from this"? At first it may seem strange and pointless but over the course of time, you may find this philosophy very handy indeed. But then again, you be the one who decides.
So if you ever need to put a little " Zippity doo dah " in your day, just take a look at the following video from the movie "Song of the South" I hope you find it satisfactional!
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