Occasionally - well, perhaps more than occasionally - life and our days can take unexpected twists and turns that are totally outside of our control. Perfect plans and schedules can be in place and, voila!, an out-of-the blue event occurs and flexibility of reaction is required, if not demanded.
I have experienced several out-of-the-blue circumstances in the past twenty-four hours and, as a result, have been handed the gift of extra time - a gift that, at first, I did not know how to handle or manage. Initially, I was annoyed that my I had set aside time for activities that were now not going to happen. I was annoyed that others had made unilateral decisions on what to do with others' time. After a bit, on all three "counts", I came to realize that the addition of disposable time in my day (or evening) was a good thing......a gift, if you will! This is not to say that I have spent my "extra" time wisely, but it has been relaxing and I was able to take advantage of Cyber Monday free shipping on quite a few Christmas gifts, which was a pleasant surprise. As of now, I am even eying my to-do list, thinking that there are some items on the list that just may get accomplished.
The gift of time is always a welcome surprise, especially at this time of year, when time seems to be in short supply and sleep an even more scarce commodity. The hours are few and the lists are many. I surmise, though, that this is better than the reverse - long hours and little to do with them.
I am grateful.
Ancora imparo
