Today was a day I left the universe an opportunity to present something to me. I attempted to eat at a new place that never unlocked the door. It seemed to have missed the hours sign or the bright "OPEN" light in the window. The rest of the day has been fairly typical. Ironically, I was just bragging about how there are endless possibilities for my challenge. It is in those moments the universe reminds you who really holds the power. Just as we settle in for something or assume something is a certain way we are reminded of how small and tiny we really can be. So, I waited...and waited...and nuthin'.
I have a list of things if such a dilemma should arise. Tonight was the night I removed my socks and headed out to the yard. I've been putting it off. I don't like the cold. It felt like my very own but not as exciting polar bear plunge. I decided that the feel of icy snow crunching beneath my toes was not enough...I had to sing too. I went with an old standard. One step was horrifying, two I almost quit...but by the third I have to say it felt pretty good. Refreshing and cool...literally and figuratively. I sang the whole song and headed back into the warmth of my stripey socks.
So what life changing lesson did I get from a minute in the coldness? Well, sometimes something very simple can bring a new feeling or experience. They don't all have to be huge. Sometimes we just need to knock ourselves out of our comfort zone. Each day should bring something that is uncomfortable. That is one of my new vibes. Did I do something uncomfortable today? Did I push myself to feel something new or release an old thought pattern? Do people know how I truly feel? You get the idea.
It's funny but the first step really was the hardest...after that they were all just fine. Now I can't believe I put it off this long. Maybe the universe did put its hand in there after all. Here I was thinking I was copping out by taking those steps in the snow. Little did I know I just learned one of the biggest lessons of life and all while giggling and singing in my starry backyard.
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