I may or may not have mentioned this, but a few weeks ago on my way to pick up my sister from the airport I got in a minor accident with her whale of a car (ok, it was in a grocery store parking lot, so it was a bit of a detour). I don't think it was a big deal, it was the first driving problem of any kind I've had so I've been lucky, and my dad just told me to give him the info, and he took care of it (I don't even know what happened with the whole thing). I felt dumb and embarrassed, but he was very understanding and said something to me that keeps coming back to my memory when something negative but minor happens. New life-helping motto:
"If this is the worst thing that has happened to you all day/week/year, then you are doing ok."
I have an incredibly blessed life, and when something small happens, like ending up paying more for groceries at the more expensive store because I
thought the bagels were buy one get one free but you really needed a coupon, or having to wake up early to go to work when all I want is to sleep forever, I remember this idea. I don't know why, but it helps me keep my mind right, keep my perspective where it needs to be.
Unrelated picture that I found and loved:
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