Lord, I hope this day is not awful
I’m back in the kitchen, this time before dawn, trying to figure out how on earth I am going to survive the day ahead. It’s only a day at the office, I’ve done it a million times, but this one feels HARD. So I’m dipping into my toolkit, let’s see if it helps:
It doesn’t have to have a story - it’s just a day. It could be a wonderful day. It could be a shitstorm. “Worrying about things that may happen is non productive and may make us incapable of responding appropriately. God controls events that encompass us and He has reasons for testing is. HE ALSO GIVES US THE STRENGTH AND MEANS TO RESPOND.”
But how am I right now? Well I’m in my kitchen with coffee in my favorite mug, listening to my “Morning Boost” mix (name credit to Hoda). So…..fine?
What is one thing I can do today? I’m doing it now. I can take movement & meditation breaks. I can try to open my energy to everyone I meet.
OK, time to get ready for the day. I’m going to follow Dr. Judith Joseph’s advice and try to be so so mindful of increasing points of joy. You know what? That’s my game today. How many points of joy can I accrue? Oh, I love this, thank you Dr. Joseph. Deep breath in, then in some more, long exhale. I’ve got this. I’m going to have so many joy points that I’m going to be whistling zipadeedodah out of my asshole.
