Disasters. They mean different things to different people, and there are definitely many kinds of them. There are severe life changing disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, and there are intense little disasters like when a huge drink spills all over a table full of amazing photos. The thing that is the same is that when they strike, it takes your breath away and there is usually some panic. Your disasters are none the less a gasp in life, even if for a short time. What can you do about them? Well, its ok to gasp. I'm just saying...
It doesn't really matter if the disasters in your life are small, they are your disasters. If they take your breath away and you have a hard time coping, thats ok. I hear all the time how someone had a difficult day, and that a friend or family member told them to get over it. Sometimes that is more of a challenge than they are ready to take on. Sometimes they need a friend to just say yes, that is a rotten deal. People need validation in their lives in order to move on. Sometimes, they just need to be heard. Are you screaming on the inside, but nobody is listening? Is your voice letting others know what you need? What do you need in your life in order to have the strength to stick up for yourself? Who is listening to you?
I have to say that with the holidays coming, it can be overwhelming to have expectations for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, and a family Christmas that is magazine cover beautiful. Guess what? There are mini disasters at my home too. Sometimes the kids are yelling, dinner is burned and its a scramble to clean house when the guests are in the driveway. Use your voice and ask for help...let everyone know what you need in order for things to be a little more smooth. Everyone can be stressed, and have things pop up that could ruin our days...disasters included, that's real life for the Brissebunch, and I wouldn't have it any other way:)
Todays quote:
Is everything as urgent as your stress would imply? ~Carrie Latet
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