It’s been nine crazy-busy months since I sat down to blog,
but I feel like today’s a good day to write. Writing is therapeutic for me.
I’ve kept some kind of journal since I was eight years old – those are a real
trip to read now. Anyway, getting my thoughts down on paper (or posted in a
blog) helps me deal, helps me be reflective, and helps me grow.
I’ve always been a take-charge person. I like being in
control, having a plan, and, let me just be honest, getting my way. Over the
years, I’ve learned life doesn’t always work like that. I don’t always get to
be in control. Plans don’t always work out. And, I can’t always get what I want
(and know I just sang that classic song…). Shocking revelation? Probably not. This isn’t breaking news
to most people…
So here’s my spin on this today. No matter how much we plan
& set goals/hopes/dreams for our lives, there will always be some factor we
cannot control.
I can’t control the weather, the decisions and actions of
other people, how many lanes are open at Wal-Mart, traffic, my husband’s
obsession with shows about cutting down trees, death, sickness…. And a whole
lot of other stuff.
But here’s the good news. These two things I know I can
control…. 1. taking care of myself & my family and 2. how I treat others.
Taking care of myself physically and spiritually, providing loving care for my
son (and husband, too), and treating others with love and respect…. Those will
be my main priorities. Focusing on these goals will make accepting the things I
can’t control a little easier.
That’s what I know today, friends. Happy Saturday.
