I must be getting old. Little things tend to trip me up. Like losing something. I somehow cannot focus on my life until I find it. My heart will thud and I will be obsessing over the last place I saw the item. Sometimes I will pop up in the middle of the night with an "aha!" moment, find the pesky lost thing and then instant peace comes over me.
Until next time. This last issue was an automatic payment on my checking account for my gym membership. I had already seen a payment go through at the beginning of the month, when Bam! I got another payment for twice the usual amount deducted yesterday. I was hoping I did not miss the fine print which said me monthly fee would go up by double after six months. I called, but was put on hold. The automated voice said it would be a hold of "more than 20 minutes" and to call back during "non-peak" hours.
I tried that twice. At different times. Apparently the non peak hours are whenever I am lucky enough to get through.
So today, I became determined and assertive. Not the usual for this pacifist. But we live in difficult times!
I called and held for 18 minutes while doing the dishes and tidying up. Finally got through and a very pleasant young woman said that what I saw come out of my checking account was the "yearly fee". I do vaguely remember this being mentioned when I signed up. My monthly payment is very reasonable. And there was no initiation fee. Plus - hot tub at the end of the day!
I told her I could live with the yearly fee.
I hung up and felt instant relief wash over me.
I am obviously still working on inner peace. I even prayed and did some Bible reading this morning before the phone call.
But still the rapid heartbeat.
What I really should have done is played the piano first. I practiced a bit before I started blogging this morning. I am playing the piano for my little church this Sunday. And my mind instantly relaxed. My pulse slowed. I breathed deeper.
Funny after all these years I have to remind myself about the healing power of music!
Note to self: Play more music. Watch less news!
Lately I have this feeling of impending doom. I know, we live in tough times. But I think there have been many eras of tough times throughout history.
I could blame it on the media for sensationalizing everything. But I am aware they do this. It is part of their job. A highly competitive way to earn a living, I might add.
I will not give in to the madness. Or the conspiracy theories.
I have said this before, but what I really need to focus on for my own health and inner peace, is doing my own work, living my own life the best that I can.
I try to be as informed as possible. Because I care about people. And I want to help if ever possible.
Part of my Christian faith, and a part of my being is to make a difference.
But I certainly cannot do that if I am a ball of tension!
So, off to the gym I go. I am increasingly convinced that this regular exercise is saving my life!
Happy Tuesday!
Until next time. This last issue was an automatic payment on my checking account for my gym membership. I had already seen a payment go through at the beginning of the month, when Bam! I got another payment for twice the usual amount deducted yesterday. I was hoping I did not miss the fine print which said me monthly fee would go up by double after six months. I called, but was put on hold. The automated voice said it would be a hold of "more than 20 minutes" and to call back during "non-peak" hours.
I tried that twice. At different times. Apparently the non peak hours are whenever I am lucky enough to get through.
So today, I became determined and assertive. Not the usual for this pacifist. But we live in difficult times!
I called and held for 18 minutes while doing the dishes and tidying up. Finally got through and a very pleasant young woman said that what I saw come out of my checking account was the "yearly fee". I do vaguely remember this being mentioned when I signed up. My monthly payment is very reasonable. And there was no initiation fee. Plus - hot tub at the end of the day!
I told her I could live with the yearly fee.
I hung up and felt instant relief wash over me.
I am obviously still working on inner peace. I even prayed and did some Bible reading this morning before the phone call.
But still the rapid heartbeat.
What I really should have done is played the piano first. I practiced a bit before I started blogging this morning. I am playing the piano for my little church this Sunday. And my mind instantly relaxed. My pulse slowed. I breathed deeper.
Funny after all these years I have to remind myself about the healing power of music!
Note to self: Play more music. Watch less news!
Lately I have this feeling of impending doom. I know, we live in tough times. But I think there have been many eras of tough times throughout history.
I could blame it on the media for sensationalizing everything. But I am aware they do this. It is part of their job. A highly competitive way to earn a living, I might add.
I will not give in to the madness. Or the conspiracy theories.
I have said this before, but what I really need to focus on for my own health and inner peace, is doing my own work, living my own life the best that I can.
I try to be as informed as possible. Because I care about people. And I want to help if ever possible.
Part of my Christian faith, and a part of my being is to make a difference.
But I certainly cannot do that if I am a ball of tension!
So, off to the gym I go. I am increasingly convinced that this regular exercise is saving my life!
Happy Tuesday!
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