Years ago when I was in college, I worked as a Switchboard operator. The type of switchboard was with cords and plug ins. The company was large and had contacts in another part of the world. It was hard for me to understand the accents of other cultures as people spoke. I soon learned to ask lots of questions and loved the variety of people I came in contact with via the telephone. We needed to log all the time and charges following each call. It taught me to document and follow through. I remember having to concentrate on all the details.
I was trained by a lady who was very conscientious and precise in her methods. She insisted on sanitizing the headphones each morning and cleaning the work area on a regular basis. She was very polite and a great example for working in the business world.
I learned that she had had a stroke early in life and her small children helped her to read and write again. She was probably in her early 40’s, and very religious. Her faith had sustained her during this difficult period in her life. Over the years following, I have thought of her many times. Her perseverance was something I wanted to replicate in my own life. Although circumstances were different I could see how small steps added to the progress of any situation. Mini Miracles come from Minor Moments!
It is easy to give up and quit things that take time and effort. It is hard to stay with a job we don’t enjoy. It is a challenge to stick with things that we have tried to do over and over again. Whether it is a diet program, exercise regime, or caring for another person, challenges persist. The little things we do add up.
This is the time to take charge and lift yourself higher and above the daily grind. Embrace the healthier lifestyle; confront the demons that plague you. Check out the classes for things you’d like to learn and let the warm summer months work on your behalf. Visit the museums and places you’ve talked about and enjoy all the opportunities around you. Go to the plays and musicals you want to attend. Be active and stay engaged in life.
Life doesn’t have to pass you up because you lack money. Many things are free and available to enjoy. We just need to make the time and concerted effort to do them. Community fairs, parks, and festivals are noted in the local papers. Baseball, bowling, and other groups are always looking for participants.
Take time with your spouse, children and extended family. Best of “Delight in Living”!