Monday - May 30, 2022
Event
Came up with a creative solution to a storage/display situation at home. I needed two things to complete it but could not find them anywhere. I forgot about it until a couple of days ago, when I saw part of the solution in the stack of cedar branches and later at the hardware store where I strolled by the last thing I needed. All done today, and it looks marvelous.
Memory
Sitting outside watching the clouds and a memory popped in. It was the summer before I started high school, and I was out in my Dad's car (giant Pontiac Star Chief). Stopped at a light and two guys I knew pulled up behind me. They jumped out of their car, ran to the front of mine, popped the hood, took off the air filter, left it on the fender, and drove off. First I was stunned, then I got out, replaced the air filter, closed the hood, and got back in the car. A man pulled up laughing and asked if I was Ok and if I knew those boys. I said yes, I know them and I'm fine.
My Take
The time was right and what I needed appeared for my project. Thanks to my Dad's car care course that I had to pass before I took out their cars by myself, I knew how to replace the air filter. His tips have served me well and for my daughter, too. There is level of confidence when you know how to do things.
I have concerns about events in the world, as well as my part in this time of change. Sometimes I feel as though I'm spinning my wheels - am I doing all that I can? These two events reinforced that if I'm relaxed and open (as opposed to worried and tense) that I will figure out what to do. Also, we can have confidence in our life experiences to come through when needed. I believe that sharing my dreams and adventures is enough for now, and that I will know what to do when called upon.
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