Ever see those photos of World War I battle sites? The trenches where young men fought all over Europe were muddy, rat-infested and typically not a place you’d want to spend any more time in than absolutely necessary. Kind of like what our back yard looks like currently, without the rats and doughboys. One major sewer line later, and the local plumbing company will be sending their kids to college on what we’ve spent on repairs, this year alone.

Life crops up like that sometimes, doesn’t it? Just when your fiscal picture is looking rosy, an unanticipated expense comes along. Your personal life is running smoothly, then a loved one drops a bombshell. The lawnmower is repaired, and then the car needs new tires.

Perspective can be a valuable commodity when life starts throwing curveballs your way. Some get that from coaching, others from spiritual guidance or self-help books. The key is to remember that while many challenges are out of our control, our reaction to those challenges is always within our command. Do current gas prices tick you off? Be glad you don’t live in Holland, where they pay the equivalent of $10.50 a gallon. Water heater spring a leak? Relax, machines can always be fixed.

Reserve your strongest ire for true injustice. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Small stuff can be defined as anything they won’t say about you in your eulogy.

News and Updates

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