What preparation would you make if you were informed that there was a seventy percent chance of a tornado hitting the area you live in within hours? Most of us would anchor down things and make sure our loved ones and friends were aware and somewhat prepared with water and food and a place of shelter to meet and stay until things were safe.
Like preparing for a storm, being somewhat flexible and expecting the unexpected can sometimes be beneficial within reason. I’m not saying that we should go through each day with a negative attitude expecting our plans to be disrupted. I’m just saying that life can be unpredictable and expecting each day to evolve exactly as planned is pretty unlikely and might be setting you up for dissapointment.
This is a challenge for me! I am definitely a planner. I generally look at my calendar sunday evenings and see what lies ahead for the week. Scheduling too much for one day is a big mistake I have made alot… that often leaves me feeling defeated at the end of the day.
I have learned a few things that have helped me find more joy each day and be better prepared when something unexpected happens. Nourishing my soul with prayer and scripture study seems to help me have more patience with those unexpected things that arise. I have decided that taking at least an hour each day doing something I enjoy is beneficial not only to me but to those I come in contact with. I know that taking care of myself physically with exercise and diet is also beneficial. I am learning to be more flexible when I plan things and sometimes I even say no when I feel like I can’t take on more. Overextending yourself can have great negative effects.
Covid has certainly been one of those unexpected storms that has disrupted everyone’s lives to some degree. Who knows what the future holds. How are you handling each day? Are there things you can change to reduce stress in your life? I know that trusting in God means no matter what lies ahead we will be okay.
Look For Something Positive in Each Day!
by Tanya Christiansen. Comments welcome on Facebook or at ctr75@comcast.net