Everyday presents an opportunity for to learn and grow a little more. This morning I missed my flight from Dallas to Tulsa (ultimately putting my behind because I drive from Tulsa to Fayetteville). While I was waiting (as patiently as I could) to get through the ONE line that was open for airport security, I looked at my watch for the 10th time and realized that I was going to miss my flight. Ordinarily, I would have either broken down or became really emotional (whether I expressed it or not). This time I reacted differently. After making it through the security checkpoint, I proceeded to my gate only to look out the window and see my plane moving in reverse and….well I knew that it was officially over. I had officially missed my flight. I spoke to the ladies who were working at the gate who told me to go down to gate 14 and see if I can get on the next flight out. They also told me that my luggage would be waiting for me in Tulsa whenever I got there and that I would need to go to the baggage claim office and show my ID to get it. I walked down to gate 14 where another very nice lady helped me. She added me to the standby list for the next available flight, which was 4.5 hours away. She also told me that the flight was full but they would do their best to get me on board. I was in the middle of text conversations and missed phone calls, so I told a couple of friends that I missed my flight and returned my mom’s call and told her as well. Now by this point….I would have been pissed off, sad, hurt, etc….basically a myriad of emotions would have overcome me but…..I did not succumb to them. Instead I went to get something to eat, did some reading, listened to music and decided to do some writing (Which I am doing now). I think that this was a learning and growing experience because I have been on a quest to become more positive and not let things that I cannot control bother me so much. Ok back up a little…..I could have come to the airport earlier and then waiting so long in security would not have mattered, but the general point is that I missed the flight, oh well! And instead of being all upset or even crying , I just took long deep breaths (which I really did!) and then moved on. This was a test of my patience, and all in all I think I passed! More and more I am beginning to realize that I have expended too much energy (negative energy nonetheless) being upset, being emotional, being pissed off about things, and it did not change anything when I was so there was really no real purpose in allowing things to get to me. Though some situations will continue to occur that may end up far worse than this one, I will continue to try and remain calm and positive. Keeping a positive attitude, smiling and being just as courteous to those who were courteous to me paid off because I was able to move on from this problem faster. And though I am still not on a plane going back to Tulsa yet, and some of my plans for the rest of the day have been pushed back and will have to change because of time, I know that everything will work out accordingly. It is amazing what some learning and growth can do for the heart, soul and spirit!!!!
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