self-worth

"A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on her own wings."

This quote (author unknown) has really been resonating with me lately.  There are so many things in life to be afraid of. Slipping on ice, getting sick, the death of a loved one... the list is endless. We can worry and worry about what could happen until we drive ourselves completely crazy.

What if, instead of trying to convince ourselves that bad things won't happen, we learn to trust our ability to cope when they do?

I recently spent a few days in Miami Beach. One of the highlights of my trip was the service I received at a little street-side café.  All I had was a $12 burger and a glass of water. I asked for the burger with no bun (I don’t eat refined carbs) and no onion like I always do. Ten minutes later, the burger arrived encased in a bun and garnished with onion.  No biggie.  I just put the bun and onion on the extra plate and pushed it to the side. The burger was delicious. I was very impressed with the place:  elegant atmosphere, delicious food, fabulous prices for a resort community.