Snap out of it

I’ve been trying to snap out of it.  Really I have. I’ve been in the tiniest bit of a funk. Maybe it has been physical. Maybe it has been mental.  I’m not sure.

But I’ve been crabby, or snarly, or surly, or fussy.  Whatever adjective you want to apply, it hasn’t been that much fun.  Yeah, that’s it…I’ve been the opposite of fun.  Dumb, I know.

Here’s what else I know: 

I am the only one with the power to snap myself out of it.  That doesn’t mean a little prodding along the way doesn’t help, but, ultimately, it is up to me.

There will always be someone who’s challenges are greater than mine….and (if today is any indication) they are likely handling their slump with greater grace than I am.

Hugs and kishes from my kids really do help.  There is something about surrounding myself with their innocence and soft, giggly little bodies that instantly puts a smile on my face and a bit of a spring in my step.

I enjoy being inspired by books, movies, quotes, friends (I have a few fabulous ones who keep me peaceful)  and other blogs.  Today, I think God moved the mouse under my hand and directed me to this post.  It was exactly what I needed to read, at the exact moment that I needed to read it. 

Thank you, Frugal Dad for snapping me back into place.  Now…Frugal Dad’s perfect post for me was not written today. In fact, when I clicked to his homepage to see what else he had written, I found he is in the midst of a personal family emergency.  Yet, another reason whatever I am crabby, snarly, surly, or fussy about is truly trivial.  So, instead of continuing down my down road, I will focus my energy on prayers for his family and gratitude for the blessings in my life.