Count my blessings

When something not so pleasant shocks your otherwise comfortable life, its prolly just God's way of presenting you with a ladder. You can choose to go up or down. You can use that opportunity to place yourself on a higher plane.
Things have been going on so well for the past few months. I am financially alot more comfortable, physically healthier and better looking (or so I hope, lol). Spiritually too I have never felt more comfortable.
Yet, this morning as I went into the net, I found some info about a person close to me that indicated some more sides to him. Not that I had intentionally dug up that data. It was a spur of the moment thing. I ended up feeling uncomfortable. I should not bother too much about it, really. Everyone is entitled to their own lives, their own quirks and dark sides. As long as it does not harm anyone else, they shall be responsible for themselves.
Personally, I shall just be thankful that I am blessed with a good life. I shall fight the battles to keep the good around me. I shall not let someone else's struggles choke me. I have my own demons to deal with. I just accept the good sides of others that they choose to share with me.

good

The main bulk of the work load is done. The anticipated vacation is less than a month away. I am now on the 'cooling down' period after a hectic three weeks of work overdose.
Went for a full body massage yesterday. I deserved that almost two hours of relaxation time. I needed that pampered time. My back and shoulderes were stiff from the strain of work.
I slept well right after the session.
My skin has improved way beyond my expectations. I go naked faced except for the very necessary sunscreen everyday now. Even people who do not personally know me (but cross my path often) have acknowledged the difference!
So I am on a happier level as far as my physical being is concerned. I am doing great on the emotional side as well as the spiritual side too. Life is good.

seniority speaks

In the midst of a massive amount of work load.
I had 'strong' words with an administrator yesterday. When you have inefficient people doing their jobs without thinking, then just because they are adminstrators, they expect professionals to blindly follow their instructions...........it was too much.
I told him what I could possibly do to help but no, I wont blindly follow his instructions. I felt better having done that. Not many others had the nerve to do that. As far as I know, as of this morning, two other professionals made a similar declaration as me. But then , we are all seniors. We know what we are talking about and we also know what real control we have of the situation. Others, less experienced, will follow instructions blindly, fearing their future progress might be hindered if they rebelled.
Its good to be where I am today.