Every Friday The Gypsy Mama gives a prompt and you are supposed to write about it in 5 minutes. Only 5 minutes! Also, no edits! Just write. So here goes . . .
Deep Breath…
I take a deep breath, knowing I draw in patience at the same time. Patience to deal with the challenges of the day ahead.
Deep breath to be calm in the face of an angry customer.
Deep breath. To remind myself that underneath anger, always underneath anger, is fear.
Deep breath, knowing that if I can gather patience, and find a sense of calm, I can be helpful, and maybe I can help address or assuage the fear.
What are they carrying today, that they bring with themselves to my window?
Shallow quick breaths of grief, of a family member who doesn’t have much longer on this earth?
Shallow quick breaths of worry, of wondering how they will pay their bills?
Breathe deep, jump in to the waters of the day, and spread calm and grace. That is what I strive for every day.
Hello…I'm visiting from Gypsy Mama… and this is just beautiful! Oh how I need to draw in patience! Blessings.
I love the way you related deep breathing to your job. A great reminder for someone like me who is in the customer service world. . . .
Thanks!