Here I sit on another plane, which surprisingly, is very relaxing despite the six hour delay we had with our flight. With this particular experience comes an epiphany: How incredibly impactful the way you choose to respond can be in overriding ego and unnecessary frustration.
From the moment of the delay, every person who was affected by it made choices that either positively or negatively impacted the rest of their day.
The doorway my family and I chose was the path of the least resistance, and for the four of us travelers, we had a delightful day—despite what could have easily been a long, frustrating day. Yes, we missed out on an afternoon and evening in New Orleans, but at the end of the day, what could we have realistically done about it? While some people were huffing and puffing about it (and still receiving the same outcome of having to deal with the delay,) it was very empowering to see that choosing to respond in a positive way opened up doors to fun things that we didn’t originally plan for the day!
What doors have opened for you when you choose a positive response?
Next time you are at a crossroads of a seemingly frustrating situation, try choosing the positive response path, and see what doors it can open for you. Here is what I was reminded of today:
- Let go and let God. Turn it over and bless the situation we all are in.
- Be present, even if it doesn't feel good. This too shall pass.
- When the ego wants to take over and mess with your mind, bless and let it go.
- When anxiety wants to take over, keep moving through it.
- Notice the clouds and the sunset. Beauty is always around us.
- Life has turbulence and delays. Make them an adventure ride.
- Spirit is always streaming—let it flow.
- In this moment, life's distractions can also be gifts reminding you that you are alive and here.
Love and blessings,
Aimée
