Don’t sweat the goofy stuff.
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I had a long day of traveling today. There was a layover in Dallas on my way to Florida. It was supposed to be a 1 hour layover and turned into two and a half hours and they changed the gates three times. Once we got on the plane, we were all buckled in and the pilots came on the speakers and told us there was a minor technical issue, however he cannot take off until he gets technical approval. So we sat on the runway for another hour and a half. Then the pilot says we should be getting approval and will be taking off in about 15 minutes. Suddenly, another 60 people come onboard the plane and fill the plane to it max capacity. All the passengers were agitated and people started to talk amongst each other about the airline must have keeps us there so they can fill the seats. You could cut the tension with a knife.
Then the plane finally took off and we hit heavy turbulence. It was a very bumpy ride and the seat belt sign was on the entire time. The flight attendants were told to forget about in flight service and to sit down and get their seatbelt on. It got so bad, that people were getting sick. Suddenly, no one was worried about the delay, the several gate changes or the free drinks, we all just wanted to get there safely. When we landed, everyone cheers and we were all so thankful.
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
~Author unknown~
Don’t sweat the goofy stuff… Be Thankful!
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
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Yikes. I’ve been on those flights before, not too often thankfully, but I know the feeling of just wanting it to be over and set foot on solid ground again. Sometimes it takes these upsets to make us appreciate all the flights that go smoothly. Thanks for sharing, and I’m sure you were one of the calmer people on the flight!
Hi Gio .. yes - those kind of flights can be tricky .. and I’ve learned to stay calm and therefore am less stressed than most around me. I just realise that the pilot and the crew don’t want to be late either .. or for something to go wrong - so I’d rather they fixed the challenge and we’ll all arrive safely, perhaps late!
Just being thankful for life .. it is the best -
Thank you for you .. Hilary: Positive Letters
Hi Mark
You are totally spot on! There is so much in life, we all just need to be open to see them.
Thank you for your comments and joining in on the conversation.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Daphne,
Yes, I was calm, my friend and I tried to make light of things and I think it helped the guy next to me. You are so right, It did make everyone appreciate just being safe and landing in one piece!
Thank you for your comments and sharing your thoughts.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Hilary,
In the end, all that anyone cared about was that we were safe! Thank you for your comments and your support to the community.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Giovanna,
I used to get upset over stuff like that years ago but then I had some major life changes and I just learned that getting upset will not make things run more smoothly. Life is so short and so precious. There is no need wasting time on things you cannot fix. I am happy that you had a safe flight…those bumpy flights can be scary at times.
Hi Nadia
I totally know what you meant. You are right, no need to wasting time on things we have control. I hope those who were very upset eariler at that flight, learn from this and not get so up set over delay etc.. Just be happy that we are all safe and sound.
Thanks,
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Aciton
Sounds like a rough day of travel. Being thankful is a great way to shift perspective! Thanks for sharing.
Giovanna, it’s so easy to get frustrated with things like this but then how did that help anyone? Who was hurt by all the frustration? The people who were frustrated of course!
Did you see that YouTube video of the Mad Money guy talking about how thankless we are for everything? It was funny. Quite a bit of it was around airline flights. One guy started complaining when the in-flight internet connection went out.
Never ceases to amaze me , the fact that we see the light when we are most gripped by darkness. I’m glad you are safe and sound and more than glad that it made you write an insightful post.
Hi there Giovanna - funny how people’s priorities can change, when faced with a crisis! - or a mini crisis. Seeing our setbacks as useful and even being thankful for them is a great approach, that’s for sure.
Cheers - Robin
I travel a lot for work too and I almost never get frustrated (it’s tempting…). I always feel so bad for people that huff and puff and take out their grief on poor airline workers. Why? Take the extra hour you are delayed to relax. Breathe. Read. Reflect. Don’t make everyone suffer with you.
Plus, take solace in the fact that, hey, air travel is still pretty awesome when you think about it. In a few hours, you jump a few states. How cool is that?
Hi Mark
When everyone got scared, I think that was when everyone became thankful.
Thank you for your comment and joining the conversation.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Stephen
No I haven’t seen that Mad Money guy, I will go look it up.
I agree with you all the people who got upset and for no reason. What was interesting was when the ride got scary and at the end of the flight, everyone was just thankful.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your thoughts.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Sunny
Thank you, I am glad the flight was fine too. And I learn a lot by watching people’s reaction to it all.
Thank you for your comment and support.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Robin
Yes, watching people’s priorities change was a good lesson to learn.
Thank you for your comment and joining the conversation.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Christopher
The huff and puff only give them more grief and it never help never thing.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your wisdom.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Giovanna, I’m so glad you’re safe! I always get VERY nervous about heavy turbulence…probably a not-so-good thing when you’re a self-declared traveler
Hi Jen
Wow, I would never thought of someone like you a real ‘Traveler’ get nervous to just like anyone else
Thank you for your comment and sharing your thoughts.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect action is better than No Action
Perspective changes everything.
You’re right, don’t sweat the goofy stuff.
Hi J.D.
Cheers to “Don’t sweat the goofy stuff.”
Thank You for your comment and sharing your thoughts.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action