I am in a state of “I don’t mind.”
It’s not “I don’t care.”
It’s not “I don’t give a $%/!”
It’s not “Whatever.”
It is “I don’t mind.”
I don’t mind that there’s a ton of things that require my action. Maybe if I thought about it, I might dread it. But instead I’ll just work through my list.
I don’t mind that it is raining. Sure, I wanted to go for a walk. But I can sit on the patio instead and enjoy the fresh smell.
I don’t mind that my neighbors did not greet me when I walked by their house this morning. I wish they had waved back, but they didn’t, and that’s okay.
I don’t mind that I lost my internet connection. Of course, it would be nice if it worked flawlessly. But it doesn’t. So, I’ll just call the provider.
I don’t mind kinda feels like this:
Stalwart instead of stubborn.
Serene instead of reclusive.
Calm instead of numb.
Deep instead of low.
Composed instead of strained.
Committed instead of arduous.
Curious instead of anxious.
Interested instead of nosy.
Unique instead of different.
Firm instead of aggressive.
Untethered instead of detached.
Determined instead of ruthless.
Focused instead of closed-minded.
Dedicated instead of obsessed.
Assertive instead of angry.
Soulful instead of bleak.
Perceptive instead of thin-skinned.
Yeah. That’s kinda how it feels. And I like it. I really, really do. ☺️
Brigitte K. Schneider
aka Ms. Zen
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