Wrong Side Of The Bed

I’m sure you have all heard the saying, “you got up on the wrong side of the bed” right? Well, today was that day for me. If something could go wrong it was going to happen. I got up and stumbled to the bathroom. Got dressed for the day. Went out to make my coffee to start the day, and ended up pouring water all over the coffee maker. That right there should have been all the foreshadowing I needed for the day to come, but I hadn’t had my coffee yet. I finished getting it ready and went about getting breakfast ready…when I heard water dripping on the floor. At first I was completely confused. I stood there trying to figure out what was happening, when I realized my precious coffee was overflowing on the floor. I cleaned it up and came to the conclusion that I was in for a peachy day. Going back to bed was a thought, but there things need to be done, appointments to keep, and groceries to be bought. So off I went into my day. 

I took my husband to work – safely. I drove to my first appointment and ran over the curb which made the car bounce right in front of the doctor. Yay! While in the office I asked the doctor to check my left foot and make sure it was ok. After he finished working my my right foot, I ask him to now work on the left. It must be contagious. I decided to go to a favorite coffee shop to sit down and relax. Have a cup of hot coffee without grounds floating in it and write a bit. I got in and ordered my coffee and the dinning room was closed due to COVID-19. After taking a deep breath, I head off to the grocery store. Everything seemed fine. No problems or falling products. I thought maybe I had worked through all the ‘bad juju’ so I took my coffee and a donut I rewarded myself with and went to the park to relax and write. 

As I was driving to get under the perfect shaded tree, something got in my eye. I rubbed it and my contact popped out. I couldn’t find it anywhere. It’s the eye the sees far away. I put solution in my eye thinking it was just dried to my eye. I got out of the car and carefully looked. No contact. I just decided to eat my donut and drink my coffee. I put the windows down to enjoy the breeze, when a friendly bee decided he wanted to share my donut. Oh my goodness, this really isn’t going very well. Then I realized that I might be a little over dramatic about the morning. Nothing truly bad has happened. I still got to drink my coffee and enjoy the outdoors.

This day has reminded me that crappy days happen. However, how I handle those days is what really matters. I could get all grouchy and angry or I could just laugh at how things come together or fall apart. I know I will encounter others today that might be having a crappy day too. I want to be able to show empathy, but also show them that we can get through the rough stuff if we try. 

Thoughtfulness Action:

Today look at those around you and try to sense how they are feeling. Show some empathy. Be an encourager to everyone – even if they got up on the wrong side of the bed. Don’t be the fuel to their flames, but be the shower to see flowers blossom. Most of all – tomorrow is a new day! Thank Goodness!