Emotions can change in a moment here. Since we're "trapped" inside these walls most of the time, it's easy to become focused on just what's in front of you. More work. More of the same.
Many people here really relate to the movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray. If you haven't seen it, I won't spoil it for you. I'll just say that I really enjoy how the main character develops throughout the film. It's a story with a moral.
A few days ago, I wrote about how I'd felt frustrated when a box of Girl Scout cookies arrived.
(See Redheaded Temptation)
Yesterday, a new box was on my chair, filled with, you guessed it, more Girl Scout Cookies sent by some dear friends in Chicago. I laughed out loud! I had expressed my frustrated feelings earlier, but this time it brought joy to know that my friends had sent me over 30 boxes of love and goodness.
I wanted to share the joy right away, so I picked up the box and took it back downstairs to share with my coworkers...
I sent word into one of the main rooms here and just moments later a sailor came charging through...
He was a man on a mission, and a box of Samoas changed his day for the better instantly! Thin Mints were the ticket for another young sailor and a young army officer.
Even one of our Canadian partners scored a box of Do-Si-Dos for himself. In less than twenty minutes, all of the boxes had disappeared.
Though we can soar to "heights of joy," it's also easy to have a less joyful experience. People have problems at home, with friends and family. There are relatives in the hospital, kids struggling in school and friends out of work.
I gave a talk in church several years ago using an airplane analogy.
It takes a lot of power and noise to get flying when you're starting on the ground. But once you're up and moving, suddenly you're able to literally change your view of the world with just the slightest amount of pressure on the controls. Just as controlling your aircraft attitude is the key to safe flying, controlling our personal attitude is key in maintaining a productive life.
Though I had a good morning, I had an upsetting afternoon. I have applied for a few civilian positions that I was interested in, yet found out today that I wasn't selected for them. This was a major upset for me as I felt qualified for each and felt like they would be enjoyable and provide well for myself and my family.
I went and took my supper alone, and then prepared to go to the gym. As I worked out on the machines, I felt some frustration and even anger about this event. Yet as each of these doors has closed, it's opened the way for me to pursue other options that may ultimately prove to be more fulfilling and appropriate...
Through exerting my personal power, I got myself back off the ground and flying again. My intention with this blog and my website is to be able to help others to break free of their struggles, to take flight and turn to a new course.
1 comment:
Isn't it so true that more time then not, when something doesn't go as we hoped or planned, something much better comes along. It is a great enigma!! So hard to see it while you are in, but looking back you just know that everything happened for a reason ands a good reason at that! I am sorry that you did not get the few positions you were hoping for and I hope it will be no time at all before you see what new doors are open to you as a result.
I love the flying analogy, it is perfect and I am happy to hear that you are back in the air and flying along, yea!!
You have a great attitude and great imagination!! You are soaring up with the eagles and not waddling down on the ground with the ducks. way to go Mike!!
xoxo
Helen
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