Count Blessings

For the life of me, I can't seem to understand why we all can't just get along. I understand that people are having troubles these days with money, family, work, and others but there is no reason to make everybody suffer. I have people that I see day in and day out that just can't seem to be pleasant. Anyone that works in food service or retail will tell you that you have to smile and be polite to customers no matter what. I work in a doctors office and that type of etiquette does not always apply. The patient is rarely correct and I have the pleasure of telling them that they are wrong even though they think they know it all. Kyla and I run into people all the time we want to jump across the desk and just shake for being an idiot. We have to understand that some people are just going through a rough time and we should just cut them some slack. Two of my patients are married to each other and worked for the same company, lost both of their jobs and benefits. I couldn't even begin to imagine how terrible that must be. Makes me stop and think, wow, at least I have a job where I can make money to pay bills so that I don't have the stress that they each have. I try so hard to smile and make a great impression so that when they come away from the lab they feel comforted by the information I gave or the presentation of it. There isn't any reason why anyone should continue to hold a grudge for a long amount of time because the person you hold it against may not even care and then you have wasted the energy. Just learn to be thankful for the problems that are in your control because they are the only ones you can change. Don't say ugly things out loud, you can never take back the statements after they've come out of your mouth. I am just as guilty of getting angry and firing off things I only half way mean and wish I hadn't said it later on. I am known well for being blunt and honest. I tell people how I feel and what I think when solicited but I am going to try and put a positieve twist on my tone. I will continue to be honest and straight forward, for that is who I am, but I will be a bit sweeter. Currently, I am witnessing a stiuation unfold that is unfortunate and sad, but nothing will ever get better while certain parties continue to hold grudges and try to take stabs at the others. It only hurts the people involved. I was driving through Millington yesterday, in my new car ;), and I noticed a sign over a hotel that said, "If you can't find sleep, try counting your blessings!" What an interesting concept. I have been so very blessed. So the next time I feel the need to say something hurtful I am going to stop myself and remember that I have been blessed and they may be having a really bad day. Until next time, be kind to your service professionals in your life Bye