Twice a Day

While our "smart" devices took care of it for us, we had to "spring forward" a few clocks in our house and my office last Saturday.  Personally, I'd like it if we joined Arizona and stopped the back and forth.  Yet, until that day - if it ever comes, I will continue to spring forward and fall backward as we have done year in and year out.

I remember next to nothing about the high school graduation speeches that my classmates gave thirty years ago.  I do, however, remember one of my fellow seniors seeking to encourage us with the statement that "even a broken clock is correct twice a day."  Three decades later, I cannot recall his topic or point, much less his details; yet that one statement stuck with me.  

We all have days when we feel as effective as a broken clock.  Thankfully, most days prove more successful.  Nevertheless, broken clock days leave a bit of a sting.  When those days occur, try focusing on the two times you are right rather than the twenty-two that just refuse to go your way.  Call those two what you will, while their number is even less than a few, they will get you through the less-than-Ordinary days.  Count to two.  Be grateful.  Look forward to tomorrow.

#ordinarylives

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