I lock my keys in the car sometimes when I go to the grocery store it seems. This is not a habit I am proud of, and it certainly does not help get eggs safely home or keep my always cold hands warm as I search my purse out in the rain for the keys that I instinctively know are hidden on my front seat.
Today, I tried to calm down as I waited for AAA. They were sending a man named Rafael to come save the day. I couldn’t help but wonder if this was a sign. The angel Rafael coming to help out a mom with a lot on her mind, in a post yoga state of bliss, on the way to her good friend’s house for cozy coffee time. Rafael did indeed come in record time, with a smile on his face, and fancy utensils to pry open my car. He gave me his card, did not ask for mine, and off he drove as I turned on my car.
I wanted to judge myself harshly for this incident. I wanted to crawl into bed, but I remembered something my dad had taught me- if something happens that disrupts your day, see what you can do to just fix the situation and go about your day. I reached out instead to my NYC pal who concurred with my good ole dad, and drove on to keep the playdate with my good LA pal. I felt in grateful abundance for friends in my time of need.
This friend who champions designs both on the ground and above, offered me warm coffee and a quote from her newest book, SASSY TIPS. I offer a piece of this essay by Max Ehrmann back to you, kind reader.
BEYOND A WHOLESOME DISCIPLINE, BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF. YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE UNIVERSE, NO LESS THAN THE TREES AND THE STARS.
I trust I will see you this week MONDAY and THURSDAY mornings, as we shall swap out our WEDNESDAY EVENING for a second morning.
2/1 and 2/4 @8:30 am Temple Emanuel of BH
in peace and much gratitude for your friendships,
Michelle
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