For many of us, if not all of us, the last couple of years of the pandemic has been a big challenge. We have had our worlds turned upside down and every which way, with masks, isolation, and rules, and on and on it goes. Just as we might or might not be exiting the pandemic, we now are facing a war, inflation, and gas and food prices crazy, not even to mention what goes on in our personal lives, like health diagnoses, or injuries, losing loved ones all the things that make up life’s challenges. It has been a lot.
One of my coaches, is calling this summer, The Summer of Yes, one of my close friends talks about her light having been dimmed through all of this, I am calling it Why Not? So let’s start saying yes to things that bring us joy and pleasure. Let’s turn off the dimmer switch. Instead of saying ” No, I can’t do that” try saying Why Not?
The other day, I was driving on our lake road when I passed an old Singer Sewing Machine sitting out for garbage. I love old things and love treasures. My pandemic weary brain said “oh you can’t stop for that” and on I drove. About 100 meters away, I thought ” Why Not”? I turned around and headed back and sure enough there sitting in the garbage was a Singer Sewing Machine with the treadle, beautiful wood, even thread, and accessories in the wood-carved drawers. For me, it was like a dream. The kind of thing you see in a magazine, the kind of thing sold in antique stores for big bucks. So we scrambled to put it in the back of the car. Ruffus was glaring at this newfound car companion and off we went with our newfound treasure. Feeling Giddy with excitement.
So by saying ” Why Not”? Instead of no, I now have a treasure and I have the fun of saying yes.
Now, of course, I realize an old Singer Sewing Machine is not necessarily your thing! The point is saying yes, saying “why not” turning your dimmer switch off, to whatever and whoever makes your own heart sing!
I hope this helps whoever needs to hear this today.
Warmly,
Susy
