breathe.
just wanted to take this moment to gain some posititve perspective.
being a little emotionally shook up by this very minor
thing is not good.
i'm trying not to let it get to me.
it's really not worth it.
it's just a little challenging because
it affects the core of my values.

so right now, i will just smile
and remember that it's not the end of the world.
feelings are natural - that which cannot be controlled (so I will just ignore the
crummy feeling in my stomach and dismiss it as a minor side effect of
my natural emotions)
it is how one reacts to these feelings that count. so i won't react.
i'll just be.
i'll just remember that there is no problem, unless i let there be one.

i will relish in the fact that all is well.
i am healthy.
life is good.
and this brief shudder of emotion in reaction to things
is not the most relevant or important thing
when compared to the well-being of myself and my loved ones.

i think it's working.
i think i am actually convincing myself.
if only the butterflies in my stomach would go away.
maybe dinner tonight will help. we're off to
our favorite southern bbq/soul food restaurant!