October's Word of the Month - Flexibility
by Linda Lee Sheldon on 10/07/15
There are times in our lives when we think we have everything under control. Plans are in place to accomplish all those projects on our list. And then the unexpected shows up! It's those times when we have to drop everything, change gears and refocus our attention that can be difficult. That's when flexibility is so important.
This month's word is Flexibility ... The quality of bending easily without breaking. The ability to easily modify.
Sometimes all the planning in the world has to go out the window and we need to adjust to the situation. Over the years I've discovered that the world doesn't end if I don't do what I thought I needed to do or what I thought people expected of me. Sometimes we just have to be in the moment and do the best we can at the time.
It's these times when we can have frustration or even anger arise because things aren't going as planned. These emotions serve to remind us of the need for flexibility. Take a deep breath and be like a willow or palm tree. When the wind blows they moves easily with the breeze.
The important factor here is the state of mind. If we can relax and remind ourselves that it is what it is in this moment and that everything will work out...we don't know how but it will, but it will...we can make decisions that easily adapt to the situation. Flexibility is key to peace of mind.
Share how you bring Flexibility into your life.
