Today was one of those days I am glad is over, yet at the same time very grateful for Mother Nature's gift of wisdom.
At work, I am responsible for writing the monthly newsletter.
At times it can be very tedious, especially when I do not have anything to write about.
But this month was different.
I was very proud of what I had created and confidently showed it to my boss for proof reading and approval.
I did not get the nod.
I was asked to change quite a few things and yes, my ego was bruised.
No matter how many times I went outside to feel the wind on my skin and try to Let Go, my sense of failure remained and I arrived home feeling rather frustrated.
Pacing up and down on the lawn outside, trying to regain my normal happy composure, I walked past a small heap of sand which I had not seen before.
Under normal circumstances I would have taken the time to investigate it, but today I had other problems to solve.
When I realised that the pacing did not help, I sat down to try and relax.
That did not work either.
My muscles were aching (no doubt from all the tension), so I decided to lie down flat on my back to stretch and relax.
Not feeling much relief, I rolled over onto my stomach and rested my head on my hands.
Right in front of me was the little heap of sand.
From my new perspective, I could see that it was an ants' nest and I was rather surprised that I could not see it from my previous perspective.
Ahh, sweet Mother Nature.
She never fails to offer me pearls of wisdom when I need them.
I realised that I need to be willing to change my perspective and look at things from a different angle, and yes, even from my boss's point of view.
I may be surprised in what I discover.
Whenever you feel frustrated because people do not seem to understand you, try to...
Change Your Perspective!