As I look outside and see the blossom of cherry, peach, pear and apple, a bit of me fears that a late frost will rob me of the fruit I love. I guess I could go around wrapping things up but admit that I haven’t the time, energy nor the will to do so every time the forecast shows a drop in temperature. So, I hope for the best and accept what comes.
How might that kind of an attitude go down at your workplace or in your own business or within your relationships?
You could argue a good case for the various options, couldn’t you?
· Acceptance of the win-some/lose-some philosophy and reduce the stress
· Keep your finger on the button by ensuring you are abreast of changing circumstances and ready to take action to reduce/mitigate risk
· Live a relaxed lifestyle by welcoming the changes that come at various stages of life, looking for the positives of living in the present rather than dwelling on the past
· Get the most out of the situation you find yourself in by maximising opportunities.
On and on you could go.
What I’m interested in, is what works for you in the context you might want to explore. Mine is one of a large garden and a reduction of physical strength. I have had to accept that my ability to meet all the challenges of my garden has changed and I, therefore, had a choice: enjoy what I can and simplify the garden needs or beat myself up about not having every corner filled with flowers and a bountiful fruit harvest.
Your choices will, of course, be different and it might well be that you have developed a habit of tolerating situations that you could, if you chose to, change. Perhaps there are small variations that could make a dramatic change for the better. Maybe you could do with strengthening the muscle of resilience in the face of adversity.
· Are you accepting something that robs you of your peace, makes you self-critical or prevents you finding joy?
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