Perspective – What really constitutes a Big Deal?

After a month back home in Cleveland, Dad and I embarked on a trip to Florida. This is my first time traveling since I returned from my six weeks away in Panama. While being a grown up on a trip with my Dad to places I went as a child has it advantages, it also has its long lists of disadvantages, mostly the fact that my Dad have entirely different interests and ideas of what a vacation is – not to mention the fact that Dad is a morning person and I am most certainly a night owl.  However, in the grand scheme of things I’ve gained a special perspective that makes me able to focus on the beauty of the visit instead of its difficulty.

Family in Sanibel Island

After I watched my Mom suffer from cancer for 20 months and finally lost her in August of last year, the arguments and bad feelings put in perspective mean very little. Additionally, the reason for this blog, losing my job, means nothing in the whole scheme of things. Jobs are replaceable and feelings get hurt and mended. Replacing your Mom is not possible.

I’d happily return this ‘gift’ of perspective if it would bring my Mom back. But if you don’t learn something positive from a terrible lesson, what was the use of learning it? I’m thankful for understanding the true meaning of ‘the important things in life’ and now can focus on the things that are NOT worrisome.

I feel like the reason I’ve learned so much is because I’ve been away from a job. So this layoff is a blessing, not a curse. That, and vacation all the time is way more fun that a Monday through Friday gig, even while currently not making any money to support the vacationing habit!