Yeah... Finally!!!

No I didn't get a new job. But as I was driving home today, these were the first words that popped out of my mouth when I saw what was in front of me. Other people in my situation might have said, "Great, this is just what I need right now" in a sarcastic tone, and others might have just let out a heavy sigh. Perspective is everything. What was it that I saw in front of me that made me yell gleefully, "Yeah... Finally!!!"? (Get ready to laugh and roll your eyes.) There in front of me was a train crossing the tracks.

Why all the excitement? Well, I always thought that this particular crossing was very dangerous. A few months ago they finally installed a railroad crossing complete with lights and bars that come down when a train crosses. I had never had the opportunity to see the new railroad crossing in action though since they had installed all the "bells and whistles" so to speak so I was excited to see that it worked, and take a quick break knowing that this part of road is now a little safer because of the working railroad crossing.

Perspective is everything. I had to laugh. I am sitting there as happy as can be excited that I got to see the train and I am thinking, "I bet I am the only person in all these cars excited that I'm being held up by this train going through." As I have shared in previous posts I have this fascination with trains so it was a special treat to just get to watch the train go by and even better that I wasn't in a hurry to be anywhere.

How we look at our situations really does make all the difference in the world. I could have been frustrated because I was stuck waiting on the train, but instead found the positive and enjoyed myself... that trial was easy though, because I like trains.

Now if I can just remember to apply this to how I look at my job when I get frustrated.