It was one of those mornings…

I burnt my eggs and toast,

realized milk was sour after I already poured it in my coffee,

and then I got a flat tire in my new rental car on the way to work.

I arrived at school just in time for the first bell, but the principal pulls me to help cover a class for a teacher running late.

Now I get to my first group late, and that teacher hasn’t prepared the materials they need for that day, so we have to wing it.

But this morning just served as a testament for how far I’ve come in mindset. Here was a chance to practice the stories that I was telling myself.

Instead of….	I could say…
Pay attention and stop making mistakes!	This would be a funny sitcom! Maybe I can use it in my writing.
I always have car issues.	Someone always helps me when I am in need.
Why do I have to pick up the pieces for coworkers?	I am capable and responsible. People trust me. I get the opportunity to help others today.

As I changed these stories I told myself, I was not only focusing on the positive, but I was rewiring my brain and pattern of thinking. I was grateful that I had food to eat, a car to drive, and a job to go to. I felt incredibly lucky that a man pulled over to help me with my tire and I STILL made it to work in time. My ability to “wing it” at work was actually fun to be in the flow, allowing me to be a little more spontaneous. All this made me feel more ALIVE and in the present moment this morning!

Whatever kind of morning you are having, I hope that your eggs land sunny-side up and you experience the joy of being alive today!

About the Author: Julie Glaser is a healer who creates sacred spaces for others to share, release, and grow. She’s in the habit of being in awe and wonder and writes to share her own experiences with other inquisitive souls in the process of transforming.