Donuts Solve Most Things...
Last week I had to bring my car in for a scheduled service appointment.
It had been an overwhelming day with new information on how our lives would change even more and I was stuck in a “grief fog” for most the day and had done a fair amount of “cralking” (cry/talking).
The young lady who was checking me in asked for my driver license and insurance for the loaner and I realized that I forgot my drivers license for the loaner. 🙄 It was on the counter at home.
She was wildly short with me, looked at me like I was the biggest idiot and then curtly told me to reschedule and walked away.
I was just about to “counter judge” her and then I paused and grace took over.
I realized that what I wanted to explain to her was that I’m not an idiot, I’m grieving. I’m grieving the loss of the love of my life, our dog and the modern family we had before the accident that left me with a shattered life and foggy brain. I wanted to explain that she has no idea what is going on in anyone else’s life and what their heavy load is that they carry.
I wanted to judge her for judging me.
Insane, I know... BUT then GRACE showed up and showed me that all I need to do is LOVE. And reminded me that love extends love and that’s how I can teach.
I was also reminded that I don’t know what burden she carries, what fears own her heart, what insecurities speak to her all day, if she is dealing with addiction, loss, sick parents and children, personal illness, lack of sleep, anxiety, depression... the list goes on and on.
The LESSON is to see others as another piece of me, a sister or brother, to slow down, stay mindfullly present and tenderly and lovingly care for those around us.
I saw her today and brought her donuts because donuts = love. Duh 😂
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