I really needed this today! Rolling with it, not not being disappointed but opening up for the potential of good things happening...I get better at this from practicing yoga and doing mindfulness exercises. Great post, as always!
How sweet you not only live into the adventures this way, but that you have shared this magical ability with your grandkids. It will save their hearts so many times.🎈
David, your nourishing post reminded me of something a Buddhist monk once said about disappointing experiences such as these: Ah, people they are merely bourgeois inconveniences.
I love to cook, and one day about 3 weeks ago my stove/oven would not turn on. I called an appliance service guy to come and take a look, but then had to figure out--what can I make with just an electric frying pan and a microwave? It turns out, quite a lot!
The last dinner I made was a real hit. Cut up chicken with Italian spices added, browned in the electric fry pan, removed when browned, butter added, and half of a large sliced onion until softened and slightly caramelized. Now I would usually add some wine at this point, but NO WINE! I used some apple cider instead, let it reduce, added about a cup of bbq sauce, added the chicken back to the sauce, and lowered the heat to let it cook (at about 250 F) for 30 minutes. Baking potatoes into the microwave, and when they were done, some frozen veg with some butter into the microwave.
All the plates were clean at the end, and most satisfying to me were the smiles on the family's faces as they were eating.
Unfortunately, there are a few mom-and-pop places around here that had that same problem. My favorite Mexican restaurant is a family-owned place and has struggled to find help.
I like to support those places. We have one in our area that we have been going to for 30 years. I hope I can go for another 30. Supporting them is one way to help make that happen.
I really needed this today! Rolling with it, not not being disappointed but opening up for the potential of good things happening...I get better at this from practicing yoga and doing mindfulness exercises. Great post, as always!
How sweet you not only live into the adventures this way, but that you have shared this magical ability with your grandkids. It will save their hearts so many times.🎈
It is something I wish I had learned at their age. Part of why I’m imparting it to them now. 🙏🏻
David, your nourishing post reminded me of something a Buddhist monk once said about disappointing experiences such as these: Ah, people they are merely bourgeois inconveniences.
Perhaps. But it does put things into perspective.
Yes indeed. I believe a Western equivalent is... first-world problems.
Tru dat
And right now the first world has got itself a bucket of them!
Bring on the pizza. Then take a nap
It's all part of the adventure—yes!
Welcome to my kitchen!
I love to cook, and one day about 3 weeks ago my stove/oven would not turn on. I called an appliance service guy to come and take a look, but then had to figure out--what can I make with just an electric frying pan and a microwave? It turns out, quite a lot!
The last dinner I made was a real hit. Cut up chicken with Italian spices added, browned in the electric fry pan, removed when browned, butter added, and half of a large sliced onion until softened and slightly caramelized. Now I would usually add some wine at this point, but NO WINE! I used some apple cider instead, let it reduce, added about a cup of bbq sauce, added the chicken back to the sauce, and lowered the heat to let it cook (at about 250 F) for 30 minutes. Baking potatoes into the microwave, and when they were done, some frozen veg with some butter into the microwave.
All the plates were clean at the end, and most satisfying to me were the smiles on the family's faces as they were eating.
So, yeah, every problem is an opportunity.
What a marvelous example of dropping expectations and embracing the adventure.
AND I am very excited about the fact I will get my stove back TODAY!
Even fun adventures can get stale. I’m glad to hear the stove will be operational soon.
Unfortunately, there are a few mom-and-pop places around here that had that same problem. My favorite Mexican restaurant is a family-owned place and has struggled to find help.
I like to support those places. We have one in our area that we have been going to for 30 years. I hope I can go for another 30. Supporting them is one way to help make that happen.
Adapting, being flexible and willing. All good life lessons. Now, what can be done about that staffing shortage?
You have a continuous improvement practitioner mind, Peter! I like that.
This feels like...embrace the opportunities in the adversity and our "setbacks" are our setups 🤌
I like that frame Alivyana. And great to hear from you!