Some of us remain so stressed out. We are like rubber bands constantly extended and waiting to break. And the people around us stand with guards up anticipating at any time we will lift the mixer blades of our life out of the bowl, while it is still running, and well, you know what happens. The people around us are treated to more of us than they want. So, what brought this on? Glad you asked! I frequently work through lunch and today while deep in thought the fire alarm suddenly broke into action – the sound reminded me of a church business meeting I attended as a young man where the atmosphere was filled with a lot of noise and chaos (little common sense, incidentally). So, what happened? One of the preschool kids touched what should only be touched in an emergency. At least the preschooler was in preschool. When I satisfied my curiosity I was a boy in grade school. When the sign says, "Alarm will sound if opened," IT REALLY WILL!
OK, so we know life can be unpredictable; even with the most innocent intentions things happen; and yet we move with the grace of a volcano people will notice if ignited, yes self included. But, we can also "take things in stride" as the saying goes. Today was a good day for me, it was stride day. And the people around me did not leave with more of me than they wanted!
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