Many things have changed since I originally wrote this post, but what remains the same is my belief system. I do believe that everything happens for a reason and getting in the lazy river is a perfect analogy some days...
Have you heard of the lazy river?
I'd like to tell you a funny story of the lazy river becoming a great analogy. For my 40th birthday, my two best girlfriends and I went to the Bahamas. We stayed at a very shwanky hotel that is part of The Atlantis. The story I am going to tell needs a disclaimer, many vodka tonics were consumed before and after this adventure, after all it was my 40th birthday.
We made the decision to float in the lazy river, sounded like a a great idea...
Once we settled into these giant tubes, the feeling of allowing the current to navigate you was very enjoyable. That was until the lazy river turned into roaring rapids!.... I look over and see Tiffany who is 6 feet tall getting thrashed around, then, FLIP OVER! she acted as though she was going to drown! All Cindy and I could manage to say was "stand up, stand up!" laughing hysterically.The water was maybe 3-4 feet deep at best.
As I think about this story today, it still makes me laugh at how dramatic she was! She was pissed her eye lashes were coming off and she lost an earring! All Cindy and I could do was belly laugh. I'm thankful I was able to get a few pictures...
Tiffany was pissed that Cindy and I were not taking the pounding like she was. We kept saying 'go with the flow', don't fight the current! She ended up with scrapes on her elbows and knees from the ride.oh, and lashes were gone....
This morning I listened to a post a dear friend put on Facebook of the Leo King , an astrologer. He was speaking about a huge energy shift happening , how the heavens are making the shift to right the wrongs,or something to that effect. Lots more astrology lingo that I really didn't understand about planets/energy etc. What I took away from this video was that this week was going to get nuts, and just to hold on tight while the extreme energy makes the shift.The goal of keeping inner peace while everything else feels very off. It was interesting video to watch while I was sipping on my coffee waiting for the caffeine to kick in... I went on with starting my day, taking the boys to school.
Have you ever had those days, when things don't seem to go as planned, or even better, nothing is easy? You feel like a salmon swimming upstream.These are the days, I tell myself to get into the lazy river.... This week is showing itself (I know it is only Tues night) to be a lazy river kinda week. My days are typically scheduled, without much wiggle room. That is until days like this happen and all I can do is laugh and be thankful I have a good sense of humor about how my day unfolds. I will just say without going into detail, that my day was nothing like I had planned. I might also add, that not nearly as much was accomplished but plenty of energy was used trying.
I am a believer in Karma. The boys asked the other night why I don't honk at people that cut in front of me while I'm driving. I even go as far as to wish them a good day. The boys think I'm weird.I told them it isn't worth honking unless it could have caused an accident. They didn't understand... Then the teachings of Karma showed itself.... the car that had cut me off, got stuck and I continued moving forward and without any red lights while they were stuck in the thick of traffic far behind. I explained to the boys that was Karma in action. They thought it was luck and coincidence, I begged to differ.
So as I look at my schedule for tomorrow, I know there will be changes that will happen. I am aware that I must get in the lazy river and go with the flow. I know what comes before me is there for a reason. I simply must continue to have a good attitude and keep smiling.
Life is about perspective...
Tiffany thought she was drowning but at 6 feet tall, all she needed to do was stand up in the 3 feet of water.......
When life gets overwhelming, try getting in the lazy river friends...
have peace in knowing you are exactly where you are supposed to be.
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