My previous post sure was grumbly, wasn't it? I meant every word of it, this is true.
But I actually left the festival smiling. While we sat on the grass with our water and cold chicken, I observed this woman nearby:
And I realized:
SHE is at the same festival that I am at, at the very same time. She has trudged through the same crowd, the same chaos. I see that she has a meal with her, and is probably also waiting for friends. Hence, she waited in the same lines.
And SHE is dancing, while I grumble.
And we make choices about our perceptions and our reactions.
And hers is SO much better than mine was.
I will remind myself: Lori, choose to dance.
Life lessons, huh? They are always around us and we don't usually pay attention to them. Looks like you were paying attention.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I like your idea of how to handle such situations.
ReplyDeleteBesides, it is ok to be grumpy once in a while
I would make a song and dance. Print off your "grumble" and send it to the organisers. Let them know how people feel because that's precisely what I would have written. Yours in gruminess!
ReplyDeleteShe's so beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteamen! always dance. even though it mortifies my kids i do.
ReplyDeleteLori, choose to dance.
ReplyDeleteNice to finally learn your name!
That you stopped, watched and photo'd shows that you have a wonderful eye! ALWAYS dance. Have you ever seen Elizabeth Town. I love the scene where he has to stop and dance!
ReplyDeleteI'll choose to dance...when I don't have to eat raw chicken or pay $4 bucks for a pony ride...LOL!!
ReplyDeleteBut senseless dancing is definitely on my list of things to do this weekend..!!
This lady did brighten our day. After I saw her, I just had to smile and immediately felt calmer and a little guilty for being such a sour puss.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy anytime I get to spend with you guys! No matter WHAT we do!
CB: For once...:-)
ReplyDeleteBarry: You be careful dancing in that desert heat, y'hear?
Tracy: She did kick butt. Wish she knew!
Dogbait: Maybe I'll send along a few suggestions.
Tai: I think so too!
Anon: Can I still bellyache?
Laurie: Hallelujah!
Lime: Cracked me up, you did. Even better!
Wil: I thought everyone already knew!
Jodie: She was a lot of fun, couldn't help but stop and notice her.
Mary: The Raw Chicken Dance! Yeah!
Momo: We weren't THAT sour...okay, the raw chicken did torque us off some...
Good for you shaping your attitude up like that! Good girl! :-) Hope you're well babe.
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