Greetings from 80 degree weather and beach trips!  It’s spring break, so this is going to be short.  And SWEET!

I’ve been working what we discussed last week.   And it’s amazing when I was looking how many things I fret about of which I have not a shred of hope of even influencing.  How freeing it is to set those things down.

Here is a perfect example.  This week, my oldest and one of my dearest friends was visiting with her family.  This day, we were all headed to the beach.  Beautiful day.  Fun company.   Hours of play time ahead.  And literally I spent the entire drive worrying about the parking.

Get that?  Parking. Where we would park the cars.   Whether we would get two spots.    Not the health of my children, not even the content of their character.   Certainly not world peace.  I spent all this time worrying about a parking spot or two.

About halfway there, I realized how stupid it was.  Either there would be spots or there wouldn’t.  Even if I wanted to change it, I couldn’t.   Sadly, I have not been offered the parking spot super power.   Because if I had to choose a super power, I would not pick invisibility or flying or super human strength.  I would clearly pick the ability to creat prime parking spots.

So, I got over it.  I decided to just be there in the minute.  And it was great.  We enjoyed a great day after parking in one of the 10 trillion available spots.   But even if there hadn’t been, there would have been five little ones who love freakishly cold water and three grow ups with nothing to do but adore them.  (And refuse their invitations to join them in the waves.)  Out of control is a great place to be!

Have you ventured out into loosening your grip?   Seen any results?  Or even noticed any areas where you might be holding on too tight?  From this view, it’s been a good thing to consider!

In any case, enjoy spring break whether this week or soon!  Even if only exists in your imagination!