It has happened to you, right?
Hours upon hours lost, wasted, G – O – N – E, while waiting in a doctor’s office.
It can be annoying enough to drive your blood pressure up, up, up!!
Sometimes the waiting happens in the waiting room, where there are televisions and magazines galore to entertain you — along with a room full of other nice people waiting for the same doctor. Other times, you get to wait hours in the examination room. Often, while wearing only a gown with ties that don’t match up in a way make sense – OR cover you up.
So, what is one to do? Continue reading »
Filed under Inner Peace Culprits, Inner Peace Practices, Inner Peace Strategies | Comment (0)This quote captures the essence of what this blog, “Everyday Inner Peace” is all about. What is that magical force really?
“It doesn’t take genius,
it doesn’t take courage,
it doesn’t take inspiration or revelation.
All it takes is a specific technique
that magically turns it from
an irritating and destructive force,
into a powerful ally and positive force into our life.”
– Steven K. Scott
Filed under Inner Peace Quotes | Comment (0)On Friday, I’m leaving for Texas to visit my brother Bill and his family. My brother is a Major in the US Army, and heading back to Iraq for his second tour in January.
When I read this…I immediately wanted to share it here. I don’t know who wrote this…but, perhaps it will stir some inner peace for you.
Enjoy.
Sack Lunches
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. “I’m glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,” I thought.
Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding
me. I decided to start a conversation. ‘Where are you headed?’ I asked the soldier seated nearest to me.
“Great Lakes Air Base. We’ll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we’re being deployed to Iraq.”
After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached Chicago , and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time.
As I reached for my wallet, I overheard the soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch. “No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn’t be worth five bucks. I’ll wait till we get to Chicago.”
His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers. None were buying lunch. Continue reading »
Filed under Inner Peace Moments | Comments (5)When I attended Byron Katie’s School years ago, I was introduced to the following piece. It’s still helpful in creating little “inner peace moments.”
Hearing this read out loud created quite an impact. However, I’m trusting you’ll get the point as poignantly as I did. READ S-L-O-W-L-Y.
Below are two excerpts. On from the “life of a dog,” and one from a “life of a cat.”
Excerpts from a Dog’s Diary
Day Number 180
8:00am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30am – OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40am – OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30am – OH BOY! CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00pm – OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00pm – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00pm – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30pm – OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day Number 181
8:00am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30am – OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40am – OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30am – OH BOY! CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00pm – OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00pm – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00pm – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30pm – OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day Number 182
8:00am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30am – OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40am – OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30am – OH BOY! CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30am – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00pm – OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
1:30pm – oooooooooo, bath. bummer.
4:00pm – OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00pm – OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30pm – OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Excerpts from a Cat’s Diary
Day Number 752
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me from going insane is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.
Day Number 761
Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair…must try this on their bed.
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