life is special

Life doesnt always work out as planned, but in hindsight, hopefully we are able to be thankful for what comes together without our effort or thought. my last day at work and my last full day "in town" the powers that be blessed me with a flat tire. something more to add to the anxieties of my departure. and as it happened, almost week's worth of work was delivered in the mail at my desk. but you know, for all the stress and worry i experienced, i have much to be thankful for. my friends were heroes by coming by work, grabbing my keys and making sure my car was looked after. what a comfort that was to be taken care of! and with coworkers assistance, i was able to leave my desk feeling good about the workload to ensue over the next two months in my absence. i'm not proud of the way i let my emotions take over, how the anxieties led to crankiness and snippy behavior. i may have appeared calm on the outside, but the inner turmoil wreaked havoc on my ability to live in the moment. it was a concious effort to remain in the present, to be in the here and now, rather than play out the future. the last few weeks have been a whirlwind: wrapping up loose ends at work, home, and with friends. i paid for it emotionally. my self esteem and faith took a nosedive. i've second guessed myself, my decisions, my place in life. but, isnt that what getting out of your comfort zone is all about? when life's routine is constant day after day, week after week, year after year, we get stagnant. life becomes monotonous and we take much for granted. we forget to "stop and smell the roses". not me. the upheaval has given me a new perspective. its easy to be "up" and happy about my life because of the opportunity of a lifetime to travel in australia for two months. but, (some may find this hard to beleive) i'm also looking forward to my return. life is good! take a look at the people around you. the day to day tasks you have become bitter about. its lost its vigor, only because of routine. so, here's my question to you. what can you do, to change your routine enough to be thankful for what you take for granted. how can you make a change in your life to appreciate all that you have? remember that saying, life is not a rehearsal. this is it! it doesnt take moving into a new house/location, a new car, or a new job. it doesnt have to be a LIFE CHANGE, but what "small" thing can you tweak to help you see your own life in a new perspective? sure, my trip DOWN UNDER is an amazing opportunity to see and experience stuff most people wont, but i think the real gift is the new perspective on the life i currently have. so, do yourself a favor; make that change, however small or big you need/want. life is what you make it. so take it upon yourself to make it special. because YOU are special. life is special. live it. fully. and i expect a full report of how you succeeded!