A Little Reminder

It takes a rainbow to remind us that life brings us storms. Without the storm, we would not have the rainbow. Life is the same way. It can take the worst of times before we appreciate the good times.

Sometimes we just wander aimlessly. Through our list of to do's. We are not present; we are on auto pilot. Life is so demanding, and everyone wants a piece of us. Our family, our boss, the church, the dog has to pee when you get home.

I feel like nature can make us stop and think. We always notice the big raging storm. It is loud and it commands we listen. Other things like rainbows are quiet. Full of color and wonder. They make us stop to appreciate something bigger than us. Something greater than us. Too often we just get lost in a sea of bills, problems to solve.

We forget to focus on the small wins. Not having to wait in line, ten cents off gas. A child giving you a present. Even if it is a glued together four-leaf clover, that is really a three-leaf with glue. In a child's mind, if you cannot find a four-leaf clover, you make one. I think that sense of wonder is lost on adults.

When do we stop and take the time to just relax? To think, to enjoy the quiet? Everyone has a phone or a device going in the background.

Life steals some of our best moments because we let it. We are not paying attention. Or we are watching the wrong things. What about what sets our soul on fire? What about finding that happiness and sharing it with others?

Ever had something so impactful, you have to share it with the world? With strangers who have no idea what a unique and special moment this is? You do though, and even if no one else understand it. This is an epic moment; this is your time to shine.

It might be something so trivial. Maybe you finally nailed that craft. Or you wrote that book. Today you did not forget to get gas. Your kid got perfect attendance. Whatever it may be, not everyone is as excited as you will be. Sometimes strangers can be our biggest support system.

People are watching even when we do not know it. They are watching us for good and bad reasons. Stay away from people who secretly hope you fail. Oh yes, those people exist. Misery loves company, how dare you get happiness? They are miserable and always will be so.

There are people who love you for the reason other people hate you! Maybe you are too loud, or too much. It doesn't matter what they think. They are not God. Boy, some of them think they are though!

Finding your tribe can be extremely difficult. You run into so many mismatches along the way. People who were friends for a season. Co-workers who leave abruptly. There is no rhyme or reason to life. Other than it just keeps changing.

We just try to hold on the best we can. To life's ups and downs. A rollercoaster of events, is today up or down? I guess we will have to see.

All that is certain is we have the strength to keep going. Even when we don't want to. Even when we ugly cry, alone because we do not want the world to see us. We do not want the world to judge us, for being human. For not having it all together. For having a bad day. May we learn to treat each other with kindness. Help each other survive the bad days. Don't add to someone's bad day. Seriously, keep that attitude at home!