You know what someone does
not need right before Christmas? To fall. In public. At the charming little downtown Holiday Shop and Stroll. But someone sure did. Fall. In public. At the charming little downtown Holiday Shop and Stroll. That someone was me.
As my coach pointed out, if this were a Hallmark Christmas movie my old high school crush, Jake, would have been there, disgruntled at my clumsiness but helpful
anyway. If this were a Koren drama, Jake would be a chaebol prince surveying buildings to acquire. Alas, there was no Jake or chaebol heir, but even better my husband was there, full of concern, to help me up and tend to the hurt places.
I am still pretty sore and my wrist is bruised and very cranky, but overall I am fine. Very lucky I did not get hurt worse. Also, so embarrassed. Why do we
get embarrassed when were are hurt? A contemplation for another time.
Not that there is ever a good time to fall, in public or not, but it has put a dent in the holiday activities. It goes without saying that the Shop and Stroll was cut short. Anyway, here are some lessons from the fall, with some pretty, if random, holiday pictures, because why not?
Shall we?
1.
So much of what seems essential really, really isn't.
Can't send the summary to a client in the usual turnaround window because you can't type for few days? Totally fine. Can't bake the pie you promised your husband? Have him learn he can do it himself.✨
2.
Priorities become clear.
When capacity is low for what ever
reason, what is truly necessary rises to the top like cream. It usually involves a bit more rest than you think. Often some reorganization of deadlines and such. Then you, and by you I also mean me, do what you can and leave the rest. This is usually way less of a thing then imagined.
3.
Asking for help is so helpful!
Will I someday learn to ask before things get critical? I have hope.
4.
From the wise Karla McLaren, a corollary to #1, "There is always enough time for the important stuff."
With all the holidays and the New Year happening in next few weeks, there is a spell of false urgency around everything. Getting everything wrapped up in a shiny bow, every detail perfect, no crumbs left behind. Nothing like a surprise, be it a fall or other unexpected event, to break that spell. The thing is, once broken, the relief is palpable.
There is enough time, maybe not for every single little thing, but certainly for what holds most meaning.
If what needs to get done and the time to do it in does not line up, don't let a fall force the issue. Do what holds most meaning. Let go or heavily negotiate the rest.
5.
A blessing for your week:
(John Bauer) Tarot by Lo Scarabeo
May unexpected gifts find you in surprising and delightful ways.
✨ ✨PS. I have something new coming out for the New Year. It involves ritual and and Tarot. Two of my favorite things. I think you will like it. ✨✨
