What Today's Mess Says About You
Unfolded laundry, my email balance, and uncharacteristic behaviors.
I’m pretty sure my record for not putting my laundry away is something like 5 days. I’ll wash it, hang it to dry, and then let it sit there. 5 days!? What!? What’s up with that? Who am I??
I’m terribly sorry that I don’t have a profound, neuroscience-y explanation for this. I’m sure there is one.
I think the main takeaway is that it doesn’t really matter. It’s such a minor detail. Sometimes you eat peanut butter out of the jar. Sometimes you sit down in the shower. Sometimes life is just weird and you do things that aren’t 100% in-character for you.
I’m pretty sure that’s just how it goes.
There are just too many damn little things to worry about.
I’m writing this because my email inbox inspired me. Normally, I maintain a 0 inbox balance. I check email once or twice a day and I clear it out for 30-60 minutes each time. I work pretty intentionally to make sure it never gets too out of control, but right now, it’s a little out of control. Fine.
We can’t worry about all the things all the time. We have a week to crush. 💪
I hope this little reminder is helpful. It’s about choosing to worry about only the important things, forgiving yourself for abnormal behaviors without letting your whole identity collapse, and never, ever drinking milk out of the container.
That’s just gross. Who does that?
Yes indeed, we can't worry about all the things all the time. There are truly important things to focus on, like remaining calm and kind to ourselves and others amidst the rush and din of this mysterious, deeply meaningful, majestic life.