My mother always said...well, a lot of things; "one or none", "because I said so", "Danny, the garbage is full!", and "chin up", are just a few. There is one though, that I find myself understanding more as I get older.
Such is life.
This simple statement seemingly applies to the downs in life; the days, moments, and mistakes that you need to let go of. Realizing that not everything goes your way, and well...such is life. Letting go is usually easier said than done, but what if in taking the good with the bad we could also learn to leave the good with the bad?
Last week, I had a really good day. An excellent day. A full 24 hours on Cloud 9. First of all, I LOVE the Christmas season. The time of winter when cold and snow are almost enjoyable, the lights glow, hearts grow, family and friends reunite, and smiles are just more common. I had a super satisfying day at work with the radio family that I love, and a successful meeting with an important client. A perfect day followed up with an even better night. Top-notch entertainment, visiting with a few of my favourite friends, and unexpected catching up that felt like a long time coming. The next day I was left thinking, "Yes. THAT was me. THAT is my life. THAT is how every day should feel!".
The problem with landing on Cloud 9 is, you can't stay there forever. You want to, but you can't. Just like that prime VIP parking spot at the bank...it usually has a short time limit. You have to let it go. AND THAT'S OK! Life can't be awesome 24/7. Such is life.
I spent the next few days almost dwelling on how fantastic I had felt that day. Wishing that day hadn't ended was like wishing the current day hadn't began, and that left me feeling...NOT so fantastic.
Stephanie! Give your head a shake!
I had ruined that good feeling of a good day by not just letting it go! Now, I'm not saying to deprive yourself of happiness. Be as happy as possible as often as you can! By all means, when things are going your way, be ecstatic! Live it, feel it, remember it...but don't hang on to it. The benefit? Balance. So when those bad days, weeks, and individual moments happen, as they inevitably will, you simply do the same: Live it, feel it, remember it...and then let it go.
Such is life. A simple statement for sure, but I'm learning there is an undeniable power in simplicity.
Another thing my mother always says? "Please write another blog, Stephanie!"
:) Such is life!
