Have a Little Patience

I heard a radio announcer a few weeks back reminding everyone to have a little patience when looking for that "perfect" parking spot at the mall.  Then he went on to say that it's really for safety reasons - you never know what frame of mind the other drivers may be in...hmmmm.  That's the Christmas spirit alright!  Not! Give me the farthest spot possible from the door and I'm all set!  Now that's having a little patience.  And being super safe too.

Which brings me to another thought that's been bumping around in my mind for a few weeks.  I had a dream in which I was really upset.  So much so that my heart was racing for real!  I was talking to my dad in my dream and asking him to "please, help me find patience in my life".  I often talk with my dad in my dreams, although it's usually me doing all the talking.  My dad is deceased - and even in my dreams I am aware that he has passed.  Maybe that's why he is quiet. Anyway, I've been thinking a lot about that dream and it's meaning.  It's a bit of an unusual request, to find patience.  A good one though.  Although maybe next time I'll ask him to help me find the winning Lotto numbers!

Since that dream, I have felt more peaceful - and if that had anything to do with my dad, well thank you very much, Dad.  And I really do miss him - and often think of him when great things are happening in my life.  And also the not so good times too.  If I am totally honest, I usually say "damn it Dad - you should be here for these moments".

And to all the shoppers out and about, remember a smile goes a long way...you really could turn someone's day around.

Keep smiling!