It is what it is! That has been the theme running through my mind these past few weeks. Sometimes when I find myself pondering on a thought, it is usually for a reason. I believe that is one way God speaks to us, and we are so busy in our lives doing daily tasks, we don't see it or own it. So, with that in mind, I will share with you how this has affected my life.
Have you ever found yourself coming up with excuses or reasons why things happen (or don't happen). For example, you are running late for work, with no excuse except it took you longer for some reason to get dressed or you got side-tracked and it took you longer to get ready? On my way to work, I would be thinking of valid reasons for being 5 minutes late. Just in case I would run into someone and have to explain why I was late. I would make myself very anxious, rushed and in a tizzy. One day it just hit me...it is what it is. What is the point of making myself crazy, making up valid excuses, my body gets tense and my digestive system gets messed up. It is what it is....I'm late...period. Now, if it's a habit, then maybe you need to restructure your morning routine. But for now, it is what it is.
Another example is...I sometimes get anxious about upcoming concerts. My mind is preoccupied with details and "what if's" . What if my lead players get sick, what if it snows and has to be postponed, what if I didn't prepare it correctly, what if I chose music that was too difficult, what if I forgot to reserve the spot, what if.... Finally one day I claimed this thought: I did my best...I did my homework...and "it is what it is" and I will learn and let it happen. It is only a tragedy if I didn't learn from the experience and move forward. Life puts things in your path and it's your God given gift to use it for the better and move forward.
So, now when I wake up in the morning, after giving thanks for another day to experience heaven on earth, I say to myself "it is what it is" and therefore turn "what is" into an opportunity to experience a joy filled day.
Have you ever found yourself coming up with excuses or reasons why things happen (or don't happen). For example, you are running late for work, with no excuse except it took you longer for some reason to get dressed or you got side-tracked and it took you longer to get ready? On my way to work, I would be thinking of valid reasons for being 5 minutes late. Just in case I would run into someone and have to explain why I was late. I would make myself very anxious, rushed and in a tizzy. One day it just hit me...it is what it is. What is the point of making myself crazy, making up valid excuses, my body gets tense and my digestive system gets messed up. It is what it is....I'm late...period. Now, if it's a habit, then maybe you need to restructure your morning routine. But for now, it is what it is.
Another example is...I sometimes get anxious about upcoming concerts. My mind is preoccupied with details and "what if's" . What if my lead players get sick, what if it snows and has to be postponed, what if I didn't prepare it correctly, what if I chose music that was too difficult, what if I forgot to reserve the spot, what if.... Finally one day I claimed this thought: I did my best...I did my homework...and "it is what it is" and I will learn and let it happen. It is only a tragedy if I didn't learn from the experience and move forward. Life puts things in your path and it's your God given gift to use it for the better and move forward.
So, now when I wake up in the morning, after giving thanks for another day to experience heaven on earth, I say to myself "it is what it is" and therefore turn "what is" into an opportunity to experience a joy filled day.
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