The Train

Hi All and Happy Monday Afternoon!

I have a funny story to share about perspective. Thursday was my 8-yr-old son’s last day of school. The morning was filled with the usual “encouragement” by me to get ready and rushing to get out the door. (And by encouragement, I’m pretty sure my neighbors are putting on their shoes at my command.)

I had to first drop my younger son at the baby sitter’s and was headed to the school when the railroad lights started flashing and the gate started coming down. I had just missed making the tracks. I huffed a big sigh to be inconvenienced. At the same moment I was huffing, my son chimes in behind me “This is the BEST start to the day ever!” He then proceeded to count all of the cars and was excited to report this to his teacher and class. He had a front row seat to see a train on the last day of school. I had to smile and revel at how many times he has taught me a lesson on how to be a better person. 

This week, if you find yourself feeling negative or overwhelmed, stop, remember the train, and try to flip the perspective on yourself. 

Have a great week!