easier

I trust I'm not alone in the lament, "God, if it could just be a LITTLE bit easier!" In truth, I haven't uttered this lament for a while. It's not crossed my lips since I decided that absolutely everyone feels that way and whining doesn't help anything. But as I sat down to the computer to collect my thoughts on the day now behind me, this is the thought that came to me: Today was easier. The photo shoot I'd booked for this morning got postponed and the table hosting duties booked for this afternoon (at a local women's event) turned out to be unnecessary. The combined result of these developments was that I received the unexpected gift of time. Better yet, I didn't make the most efficient use of this "extra" time and, what's MORE, didn't feel guilty about that! I decided it needed to be a "should"-free day. In addition, I had a great run on the seawall, had a pretty good hair day, got a lovely compliment about looking good from two very stylish women, had two positive and entertaining conversations with strangers (men!), went out for a delicious dinner with friends, and played two (not one, but two) games of Scrabble. I would be remiss not to make note, also, of the fact that the rain stopped for the first time since Tuesday. I could see stars in the sky tonight.

All in all, an easy day. I may have sent up the lament an age ago, and may have even given up on it altogether, but it seemed to be answered today, and it was sweetness to my soul.