Day 14- When you die, your inbox won't be empty

Hopping back to DSTSS (hopping because Easter is around the corner), the chapter is entitled, "Remind yourself when you die, your inbox won't be empty." The lesson- if you obsess with getting everything done, you'll never have a sense of well being.

I used to be worse at this than I am now. At one point, I was working full time, going to graduate school, teaching Spinning, and had a husband and toddler waiting for me at the house. My favorite co-worker (and friend!) gave me a Maggie Lindley sculpture on it that said, "Breathe." When I was feeling overwhelmed, I remember looking at it, reading the story on it, and then breathing deep. Thanks, Finchy.

I think I first learned the lesson of the inbox when I worked at my former job. I remember a couple of employees who thought they were invaluable to the company. Some were fired, a couple quit, and it turns out, the company is still running and profitable as I type. Everyone can be replaced- unless you are Elvis or something :) Since then, I have been able to incorporate this idea into my professional life, but not so much in my personal life.

Last night my husband was obsessing about family vacations and whether or not we would have enough money to take our anniversary getaway trip, plus a couple of days off with out kids at a later date. He is so worried about the money and making the dream happen. He wants our kids to have memories of us together on vacation just like the memories he has of spending time in the mountains with his parents.

We cannot control what is going to happen with our finances. My car has to be serviced this weekend and I need new tires. There is no telling what it will set us back, but fretting over it will not change the situation. We also might need a new hot water heater soon for the house, but only time will tell. If we are so caught up with what we have to do, or the money we need to make, we cannot enjoy the step of life we are currently on. I told him to slow down and live in the moment - that is Lentspiration talking. We are debt free, our bills are paid, and we are fine financially. Vacations are extra, but at least we are healthy, comfortable, fed, clothed, and warm...Maybe this reflection blog is working.

-God, please help me to not fret over getting things done. They will get done sooner or later, by myself or someone else. Help me to lead by example at home, and help create a more relaxed environment for my husband. Please ease his mind that things will work out in the end, because in the end we have each other. Amen.