Day 5 - 201 -- Working Through

A fun Friday. I worked at clearing shelves in the morning and went on a road trip to the next town for a quick shopping trip with friends. None of us purchased anything, but we learned about the items on our lists. That means that there will be other trips or online searches to find the perfect fits. The day was sunny and hot by late afternoon. Thank goodness for air-conditioning.

I'm still working through the damage of the past few days and the new damage found today from workers in the yard. A friend noted that renters - especially longterm ones - have a strong feeling of ownership, yet no power or responsibility. The disempowered feeling of yesterday remains. Understanding the reasoning behind such callous behaviour will not likely happen. Finding a way to accept this activity will be difficult. I didn't stop to chat or laugh with them today -- just responded to their morning greetings. I do want to understand the depth of my response and discover a way to move forward without feeling bitter, angry,a and betrayed. Just trying to be the best me I can be in the face of ridiculousness.

Lines from a song came to mind as this issue festered today. The words note that being 'perfect' or 'strong' isn't easy. We need to think about this and be kinder to ourselves and others instead of expecting the impossible. Working towards improvement in our thought processes will take energy, but might make situations feel less oppressive. I enjoy the melodic nature of this song. Enjoy!

Superman (It's not easy)-- Five for Fighting