It is interesting how a little bug can create havoc, delay, depression, and frustration. I mean before this little bug got into my system, I was on my way, dreaming up new goals, working on the hundreds I have already identified, and working toward our mission, making further plans, and getting excited. Then this little bug took a hold of my sinuses, my head, my voice, and my nose. All of a sudden I was in my bed wondering why this had come into my life. As Bonnie went to work and I remained under cover, she said as she walked out of the room, "Enjoy this new blessing."
My eyes got big, I questioned my hearing and as the door closed I decided that perhaps she was right. This was a blessing. I felt miserable, but if we believe the gospel, if we believe the brethren, then every little obstacle and every big obstacle could be, should be a blessing. So as she went off to her duty, I sat there trying to figure out how I could turn this cold/sinus infection into a blessing.
I guess I could say it was a blessing I could stay in bed and enjoy the conversation with my pillow. I guess it could be a blessing because I could stay in the shower with the HOT water beating on my back and not have to worry about being late to work. I guess if I didn't want to, I could delay, or even eliminate brushing my teeth, since I was not going to be around anyone. I guess you could say that I didn't have to put on a tie, which I thoroughly hate doing every morning.
I guess if I pursued along that line, I would come up with many different ways I could count this a blessing. So, between my much needed and appreciated sleep, I read a good book which taught me about me, my spirit, my mortality, etc. So, that was a blessing for there were many nuggets of truth contained therein. I didn't have to make the bed cause I was in it. I didn't have to fight the "Monte Carlo" race to work this morning. I was relieved of many challenges and needed to enjoy the time, feeling awful and realizing it was a blessing.
I know it is hard to greet each challenge, burden, and trial as a blessing, but pausing and trying to count blessings in the midst of a unforeseen event could be, perhaps should be a common occurrence that I should do often, for there are many unforeseen events that try to take away my peace, and my comfort. That is another goal, greet every affliction, burden, trail as an opportunity of growth, a chance to learn and grow. I have to work on that one... By the way, my pillow didn't have any nuggets of truth in our conversation today. If it had, you would have questioned my sanity, right?
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