I don't plan to make a lot of posts of this nature, simply because I intend this blog to be primarily a tool and resource for you, my readers. But I really think view point directly affects our business dealings and more importantly our lives, dramatically. Up to this point I haven't Witten about the situation that lent impetus to my foray into the wild, wonderful, world of internet marketing. Long story short I shattered my heel in 6 different pieces making my construction career a thing of the past or at least on hold for an extended hiatus. With that in mind I walked up to the store to pick up a few things on my crutches. I took two breaks on the way there. I made my purchases in the u-scan isle and during my transaction I struck up a conversation with the teller. Then I began my trip home. About half way home I realized, in my distraction, I forgot my change. G.D. it I said out loud and for a split second considered going back to retrieve my money. Then (after saying a quick prayer of forgiveness) I thought to myself perhaps the person that found it would really need that money, or maybe be having an awful day look down see that money and smile and thereby have a better day.Obviously, my initial anger was due to my being an airhead. Upon reflection though if I can brighten someone’s day or help someone who needs it that cheaply FANTASTIC!!!! You can find the good in any situation if you look hard enough. I realize saying this that the above example is trite by comparison to many however no matter the circumstance it is all a matter of perspective. So thank the lord for being an airhead and all the mistakes I make that I learn from or others benefit from.
Posted by The Rackuhn at 11:31 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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Good recovery, Jeff. Sure you got pissed off when you did something "stupid," but then you stopped and looked for the other side, the other possible benefit, of your action, and that's when you showed what your life is really made of.
ReplyDeleteNo blessing offered to another person is too small to be good. No lightening up another's day is too minor or trivial. It's all good stuff.
The tendency to dismiss the little things as unimportant sort of disappears when we're looking at the "bad" side, so WTF - give yourself the benefit of the same attitude and be thankful all you want for the good stuff. I repeat, it's all good stuff... as long as you remember to keep looking for and finding it. No matter how small and unimportant you think it is at first, it's yours and you can own it. Good on ya.