A few days ago, I turned 50 years old. I woke up, did all my morning rituals, and went into the job that I adore complete with a veggie tray so that my fellow coworkers could celebrate with me. The morning went great. At noon I left to head to the White Lace Inn (a fantastic bed and breakfast) with my lovely bride for a few days of R&R along with some adventure.
On our way to Door County, we stopped off at Tail Waggers Doggy Daycare to drop off Kip. Then it was off to Bayside Motorsports to drop off our new T@B 400 camper for some maintenance and dewinterizing. After a short drive, we began our 3 days and 2 nights in Sturgeon Bay and the surrounding areas. We gratefully explored and took in the hospitality, coffee, food, and sights of Door County while I even got to help the White Lace Inn with their computer systems. It was a wonderful time.
On our way back, we stopped off at Bayside Motorsports to grab the camper and thank the wonderful folks there who are truly helping to make our camping dreams come true. Then back to Tail Waggers Doggy Daycare to pickup a popped out pooch who had also been bathed. Ahh, a tired out and fresh smelling doggy. Is there anything better?
When we got home, after I unhitched the camper from the truck, I was backing into the garage when I heard a rather loud crunch. I had run my beautiful Toyota 4Runner into my wife’s equally beautiful and beloved Subaru Forester. Ever seen what my Toyota 4Runner can do to the fender of a Subaru Forester? I have, and it isn’t particularly pretty.
What The HECK?! I’m Mr. Law Of Attraction! Only good things are supposed to happen to me, things that will enrich my life, to help me grow and be an even better version of myself as I go forward. Well, how’s this situation going to work into that?!
There’s a period of a few hours between my “What the HECK” moment above and my much calmer being in the next paragraph. It was a needed adjusting period. I wasn’t comfortable or happy at the time, but it was a necessary part of the process of my personal life journey.
So, why did this happen for me? Yes, I said “for me” and not “to me”. I’m not 100% sure I have all the lessons yet, but I have learned a few things.
- I’m still more materialistic than I thought. The damage to the Forester and scratches on the 4Runner bumper upset me more than I would have anticipated. I’m grateful to know that and will meditate on it more as I am inclined.
- Being honest feels good even when I feel bad. I called up my insurance company to “fess up” that I was in a 2 car and 1 operator accident in my own driveway. Turns out it is one of the most frequent types of accident claims they get. So there are many other people out there who are truly as honest as I am. That made me feel good.
- Doors open up for me when I’m honest, appreciative, and caring about others. Insurance claims operators went out of their way to help me out with information and make sure that my claim was handled quickly. The body shop that I went to got me in very quickly for an estimate and secured a spot in about a week (after the parts arrive) to fix the Subaru.
- Like attracts like. I have been feeling a little agitated as well as high and mighty lately. I truly got something to be agitated about and it was a great wakeup call.
- From my viewpoint, the takeaway here is the Law Of Attraction/Karma/God/Universal Law is ALWAYS working. The decision on how I use it to create in my life is up to me by my attitude and feelings.
So, as a conscious being, I’m taking responsibility for my actions, thoughts, and feelings as well as the outcomes. Maybe what I’ve learned so far is all that I am going to learn from this experience and my next challenge will be to accept that as enough. For right now, I’m going to focus on the present moment and be grateful for my next breath, next heartbeat, the gentle snoring of our kitty Merlin who’s laying at my feet as I write this, the love of my wife, our wonderful house, my health, and the ultimate freedom of being able to choose how I feel and who I am right now.
I am choosing happiness. How about you?
That’s it! Thank you for reading! If you’re looking for more help in optimizing your own life and would like to engage my services, feel free to contact me.
Wishing you happiness, health, and success!
-Gregg
Beautifully written post and very insightful. You inspire me because you can find the good in everything!
Thank you my lovely wife for your wonderful compliment and amazing companionship every single day. My life is so rich because you are in it! I am very grateful to have you as my best friend and life partner! 🙂
Great post Triple G! A little humility goes a long way and remaining teachable throughout life is something we all need to remember. Thanks for sharing and reminding me of some important lessons.
Thank you Sarah! 🙂 I really appreciate you taking your valuable time to read my post and for your wonderful compliment comment! “Compliment Comment” – Try saying that five times really fast! 🙂 Thank you again and make it a fantastic day! 🙂