March 22, 2008

• Zen Like

  I have a new amusement.  I've noticed that when people become upset, its way more fun for me to respond in a "zen-like" manner than to join them in their upset. 

  So this week I've had opportunity to "bend like grass" and allow the blustery wind to pass.  I've practiced being water all clear and free flowing.  I've counseled my co-worker along these lines.  (And tried to stop just before it became annoying.)

  I say Zen-like because for me the whole thing is a game.  Although as I'm thinking about it now, maybe that's more Zen than I've been thinking.  But with the application of "fake it til you make it" theory, I can see that this week has been much less stressful and much more fun regardless of my motivation. 

  The boys are well into their Spring Break attitude now.  Tucker's friend has already called to see if Tucker can come over to play.  I'm going to pry Michael off the couch later to make sure that he doesn't become attached to it.  And I'm going to conduct a leisurely errand to the bread store later.  I may not be on vacation, but a still pond has no need to hurry. 

  

  I slept again last night.  Sometimes medication is a good good thing.

  • 11:44 am
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