An Ordinary Day
I'm not usually one for bumper-sticker philosophies or motivational clichés, but every now and then, we all need a little pick-me-up: a kind word, a shared story, a warm hug ... something, anything that leaves behind even the smallest spark of hope. Lately, though, I've found myself lacking inspiration before the day has even begun. Especially after a stretch of trying days: a burst geyser leaving us without hot water for three freezing winter days, dwindling prospects as we get older, and scraping the family car because apparently, my head is in the wrong place! Add a few recent losses, some through death, others through drama, and suddenly one begins to wonder whether to take the matter up with Karma, who has obviously confused me with someone else. And let's be honest, the past few years haven't been gentle with any of us. So when I stumbled across an inspirational quote claiming that I have the power to influence the course of my day , I actually stopped spiralling ...