Lenten Reflections #28
We all have them. These things we call problems. Many are so real and awful – depression or anxiety, bad hearts, poor mental health or God forbid, cancer. These are the things that give us pause and make us realize how irrational our little issues are.
These first-world problems creep in and hijack our days with “horrible” things like the the Wifi being too slow, or the gym is too busy. Maybe we have too many clothes and not enough hangers, or it’s way too hard to reach what’s in the back of the fridge because there’s so much food up front. The frustration is real, but so is the irrationality of it all.
I thought I’d share my latest 1st World problems with you:
1st World Problem #1 – I forgot to do Wordle
Midnight struck, and I sighed deeply. Darn it, Wordle. I missed you again.
I almost complained, but didn’t because, well, it’s Wordle.
1st World Problem #2 – My computer isn’t working
My computer had crazy, dizzying lines going up and down the screen a few days ago. After unsuccessfully troubleshooting, I adjusted my eyes and continued working. Today I opened it and a black screen stared back at me. It had had enough.
I almost complained, but then thought -I have a computer, and the means to fix it, what a luxury.
1st World Problem #3 – Woke up late
I woke up disappointed I didn’t get up earlier, and may or may not have blamed it on my dear husband, who was up early reading. Of course, it was my fault, but it’s so much easier to blame the ones we love the most.
I almost complained (more), but thought, gee whiz, I was lucky enough to wake up and I have a husband who understands me enough to know I’m a little nuts.
1st World Problem #4 – long security lines at the airport
I’ll be traveling soon to take care of my parents, and as we know, the lines for security are longer than those for Space Mountain, so I was planning my arrival time to be about four hours before the flight, which is a lot of time to wait.
I almost complained, but then I thought of all the TSA workers who are NOT getting paid, not one cent. YET they still show up. Also! Also, how lucky am I that my parents are still around to visit and care for?
1st World Problem #5 – I couldn’t find my water bottle at work
I love water. I’d rather drink water than anything else. So when I couldn’t find my water bottle, I got a little cranky, even though I passed three different water fountains as I searched.
I almost complained (out loud), but thought about how ridiculous I was being. I mean, there are people around the world who have no access to water, or who walk miles to fill a bucket and carry it home. Meanwhile, we have water filters and water bottles, and swimming pools with thousands of gallons of water.
1st World Problem #6 – We have diseased plants
We placed a few plants in the garage for the winter months. They looked unhappy with their burnt edges, root rot, and just looked bad.
I almost complained, but I thought about the luxury and benefits of having plants. Oxygen, joy, beauty.
What I learned:
Did we hear any complaining from Jesus when he was lugging that cross around, falling down, getting back up, and then I mean, the nails? The NAILS.
Bottom line: Count your blessings. Look around you, they are right in front of you, and their hearts are beating.
Thanks for joining me.
I’m so glad you’re here,
Lucretia
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