Chatter / Food / Victory

Seems that we all deal with external influences (e.g peers, friends and "friends", family) that feed our psyche and in turn have the potential to determine our course of action. Thing is, we don't always realize the power we have in our own thoughts and actions.

This sushi roll yesterday hit the spot! I love it when I run into some sort of food special unexpectedly (it was 1/2 off sushi day at this restaurant). It's in the little things that make me happy most times.

As I sat and "people watched" through the gigantic window of this local food haven, I thought about the small joys of life that add to my happiness. And even more than that I realize that doing things that bring peace in my life is an intentional act. You know, I spend a lot of time thinking about how I would like my life to be; what I should be doing and how I ought to spend my time. I laugh a little to myself because what exactly is thinking about my life going to do? How about living it?!

I'm one step closer in the challenge of change. Not in my own effort I tell you that. This morning I had every intention of waking at 5:30, having a run and getting my day started with a good dose of meditation and prayer. Well, the run happened just not at 5:30! What I thought was the "snooze" button was actually the "alarm off" button and I ended up waking up an hour later than intended but nevertheless the running commenced! Next challenge: stop hitting the snooze. This all all about baby steps, no doubt. I'm over trying to change my whole world in a week. That's lunacy. Besides where does that leave room for God, the agent of ALL change?

There is also a part of me that needs to celebrate progress. Often times I get so caught up in how far I need to go that I miss how far I have come. I'm taking a moment to reflect on the many days behind the counter a coffee shop...ringing up folks on a cash register...cleaning toilets and making beds as a hotel housekeeper...checking movie ticket stubs at a theatre...assembling cardboard boxes in a factory (that hot glue gun should be illegal for human use)...listening to complaining customers in a call center...the list goes on for years. I suppose keeping a taste of inspirational dissatisfaction in my mouth will keep me on my toes:)
-G