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A few weeks ago we stopped into our local bookshop to pick up some cards and small gifts for a few family members, and my youngest daughter became fixated upon getting a small toy rabbit.
My husband and I told her no (because her birthday was in a couple weeks), and she proceeded to have a full on meltdown and remained upset for hours that she did not get the little stuffed bunny.
Now, even as we said “no”, we had every intention of getting this little toy for her for her birthday. But she was so upset not having it right now that she couldn’t let in any happiness or kind words or laughter for a good long while. (It was actually kind of impressive how resolute she was about being totally miserable.)
Looking at her and seeing how she was so fixated on what she did not have and how she let it ruin hours of her day, made me reflect on all the times I have behaved in the exact same way.
How many times have I set a goal for my business and been so frustrated that I didn’t reach it immediately?
How many times have I allowed myself to get overly upset or fearful because my expectation wasn’t met...yet?
How many times have I missed out on THIS MOMENT because I was stuck in a worry spiral of my own creation inside my head?
My daughter didn’t know it, but an adorable stuffed bunny was on its way to her.
If she would have just chilled out, she could have had fun in the moment and also once the bunny arrived, but instead she let the upsetment of it “not being here yet” ruin her afternoon. I felt bad, but it made for a powerful lesson for me.
Parenting is a constant reminder to look at my own habits and behaviors and see how I can do better and trust more and create an easier journey for myself.
So whatever it is that you want, whether it be your first client, to move to a bigger house or have enough money to pay for a vacation for your family (or a stuffed rabbit!), send out your wish and then relax a bit and do your best to enjoy every minute until it arrives.
Are you struggling because what you want isn’t arriving fast enough? Story of my life!
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