They are usually every-day things that of course can be easily handled, yet still, when it's one thing after another, I become claustrophobic.
What inevitably occurs is a shift re-focus, if you will, where it becomes apparent that I've been sweating the small stuff. I'm sure you have heard of that mantra, 'don't sweat the small stuff'.
It's valid advice.
So while I was in fairly excruciating pain yesterday, trying to accept the inevitable root canal that I *knew* was in my future, and thinking about the check engine light that glared at me from the dashboard of my car Sunday, and remembering my moms impending eye surgery.....I thought, okay universe. That's enough. Please cease at least until I can catch my breath.
Then I learned a friend from my hometown passed away today.
And I thought, there it is. That reminder I've received many times.
These things that happen in our lives that truly mean very little when compared to the big stuff, are not the devastation they seem to be. They are easily fixed with some attention and scheduling.
By nature, Im not one to complain much about anything. I've reminded friends and family at various times that 'this too shall pass'.
My friend was way too young to be gone so soon. Now, I grieve for her familys loss, and her time cut short on this earth. The unfairness of it. That is real devastation. Not my dental issues, or car troubles.
I hope things are going well for you, friend(s). If the list of issues is beginning to stack, remember; 'this too shall pass'.
Take care of yourselves, and be kind to one another.
Tiffany
P.S. Breakfast at Tiffany's of late has been filled with fresh fruit from the local Farmers Market. I think strawberry crepes sound delicious, don't you?
