No Turning Back

We were headed to the beach, almost halfway there, when it hit me.

I knew there was no turning back.

It’s hard to explain the feeling that came over me.

There was a strong inner sensation. I felt it from my heart to my gut. It was as if my insides collapsed.

Then I spoke the words out loud, “I forgot my pool bag.”

Ugh.

How could I forget what seemed like one of the most important items needed for this trip?

“What was in your pool bag?” my daughter asked.

As I spoke about the items, I realized I actually had extra and similar items packed in other bags. I even had an extra bag I could use as a pool bag.

I decided to let it go and focus on the successful things I did to plan, prepare and pack for the trip.

I gave thanks for all these things.

This made me feel good again.

The truth is, I have everything I need. Sometimes what seems like a very important thing, really isn’t.

Keeping first things first, putting things in perspective and giving thanks changes everything.

It’s the truth.

Wow . . .

“It’s in the bag.”