For most of us what occurs “everyday” is generally the same – wake up, eat breakfast, go to work, eat lunch, work some more, come home, eat dinner, spend time with the family watching tv or playing board games or assisting with homework then go to bed. There’s an “odd” kind of security derived from such a daily framework; knowing what activity is going to occur and when it’s going to occur helps keep stress & anxiety levels at a minimum. When “everyday” runs smoothly, life is good.
Now imagine the total opposite. A day filled with chaos. The chaos of not knowing when you’ll eat next. The chaos of not knowing where you’ll sleep. The chaos of having to not only find food and shelter for today, but also tomorrow and the day after. You’re functioning without a framework; without any level of security. When “everyday” is chaotic, life is full of stress & anxiety.
Which of the two do you prefer?
A large percentage of my “everydays” run smoothly.
Am I fortunate? Maybe.
Do I take it for granted? Some days.
Am I grateful? Yes.
Am I thankful? Always.
It’s not about how we live the “good” days. We are defined by how we manage the “bad” days; the days that don’t fit into our “everyday” framework. You know, the days life falls off the rails. The days when the unexpected occur. The days you just want to pull the covers up over your head thinking “Go away, it’s too much. I’ll try again tomorrow”.
We all have ’em.
We need to learn to embrace the “bad” days. Bad days force us out of our complacency. “Bad” days deliver a “wake-up” call by reminding us that “auto-pilot” for life doesn’t exist. “Bad” days force us to change & grow (so they’re really “good” days, right?).
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.“
“Everyday” isn’t always going to be good. “Everyday” isn’t always going to be bad. “Everyday” is what we choose to make it.
What do you want your “everyday” to be?
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