So Mr. Positivity still gets tested on occasion. I am a steady, if not exhausting espouser of maintaining a positive state of mind under nearly all circumstances. Nearly suggests that there are of course exceptions, but short of those, positivity must be maintained.
It is often suggested, “that is easy for you (me) to say cause you have everything” My life has become charmed indeed, but it is filled with pitfalls and struggles. I just do not dwell on them as I once did, instead choosing to inject some perspective as a means of looking on a brighter side.
Today is one of those days…
Inexplicably, my computer just died on me this morning. In fact i am writing this piece on one of the display models within the Apple Store. My MacBook Pro is not the latest and greatest, but this is the second such appointment concerning the 19 month old computer. I paid a fair amount and included many upgrades when I made the purchase. As many of you can attest it does not come cheap. Thankfully, for the first time in my life I purchased a warranty plan, so this visit will most likely not cost me additionally financially. But, the time and inconvenience are indeed trying. I was without the computer in late January for nearly 12 days. I had a backup, that though slow and outdated, held me down in painstaking fashion.
When the computer was returned it appeared to be given a complete overhaul, including a new motherboard. For 2 and a half months all was fine with the world. My computer is my lifeline to everything I do. My businesses, including this site are all run behind the screen that sees my face more than anyone.
So when my computer appeared to be having a seizure, my “oh no” didn’t even get to graduate to expletives when it just turned off. Calls to Apple’s service center did nothing to resuscitate it or me. So off to the world’s busiest Apple Store (Aventura Mall in Miami where half of Latin America comes to purchase all things Apple), with no appointment, to see if something can be done in house…
Three hours later… It could not… and now, with a backup that died completely a month ago I face the prospect of not having “My” computer for a few weeks… This will cost me money to even temporarily replace my computer. This will cost me time. The inconvenience is a pain but of course I will manage. What was initially disheartening was the momentum I felt I could lose by not having all of my “tools” readily available to me.
Within the last week the site’s readership has more than doubled. I dreaded the idea of anything distracting from the progress being made. Several deep breaths later… all is not well… but I know it will all be fine. I will work a little harder for the time lost. I will try to work a little smarter to make up for some of the resources and conveniences lost. I am good, despite yet another, in this case minor, setback. *hit happens, I had a moment and perspective again will not allow the overwhelming blessings to be distracted by anything. I was in the midst of today’s article. I lost it when the computer shut off. Instead, hours later I used the waiting time in the Apple Store to complete today’s feature.
Positivity will always be challenged. It is up to us, to not let those challenges impede our progress or mindset. Easier said than done: of course it is, but that is our responsibility during the journey we call life. We cannot let negativity distract us from staying the course of a positive mindset.
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