Reset

Denial can never solve our problems--because as long as we are in denial, we never address the problem head on. However, sometimes I thank God that we can use just a little bit of denial as a coping mechanism (for a short period of time, mind you). Sometimes we just need that bit of denial to "reset" before we can deal with something on our own terms.

Take today for example.

Last night, my husband and I were stayed up late discussing holiday plans; as a result, I forgot to turn on the alarm for today. This morning I was waken by a phone call from the dentist, wondering why I had missed my appointment. Needless to say, I felt so bad! I felt I had wasted the clinic's time, and I felt it was irresponsible of me to have neglected an appointment. Guilt and shame took over, and I knew that my day was going to be ruined if I kept letting myself spiral.

So I allowed myself to reset.

I turned on a podcast and went back to sleep for a couple more hours. When I woke up again, I told myself that the incident with the clinic was over--I've apologized and it's time to move on. There is no need to take any leftover bad emotions into this "brand new" start to the day. Then I started my day all over again. I went through my usual morning routine, I finalized holiday plans with my husband, I finished a lot of work, and (the icing on the cake) I found out that I'd won a fitness challenge at my boxing gym!

It turned out to be a good day despite the first bad start.

So if you're having a bad day like me, don't be too discouraged. The day will have to end sometime, and then it will be over--in the past behind you. Take a deep breath now, and even if you can't go back to bed like me, go somewhere peaceful in your heart and "reset". There is never a time too late to start over. :)

Me in "sun warrior" pose in the forest--peace is a state of mind!