Over the last couple of weeks I've eluded to some troubles I've had with my car. It's been very interesting and is worth talking about because of the way I handled it and I've had surprising feedback from friends and the people involved with fixing it.
As I was driving back to Canberra from Brisbane, I stopped for a comfort stop north of Grafton. When I got back into the car it was sluggish to start, I didn't worry too much and continued my journey. I stopped again in Coffs Harbour where, once again, it was slow to start. It seemed like battery problem, so across the road to a battery shop, where I had my battery replaced. Cool, I'm on the road again, free as the wind.
The following day on the outskirts of Sydney, I noticed the battery light on the dashboard flash on a couple of times. All was okay until I got to a service station on the freeway not far from Mittagong. Real challenge now because the car wouldn't start at all, so I called the Canberra Auto Electrical (motor club).
I didn't stress too much, after all there wasn't much I could do except wait and it was here that I decided to monitor my decision making skills and my stress levels. And I'm pleased that I did because a sequence of events started the repair process involving the Canberra Auto Electrical, a tow truck company, an auto electrician, a motel, car hire company, the local General Motors distributor and repairer, a Canberra tow company and my local repaired here in Canberra.
I didn't get to see my car running again for 9 days and the episode cost me over $2,000.
Okay, you might say, cars are expensive and crap happens.
True, but what's important is how we react to events like this in our lives because I think it's one of the best things to happen to me this year.
You see, I met some really fantastic people, although there is one in particular who I will not choose to do business with again, but all the others were awesome professionals. Moreover, I learnt some interesting things about the electrical systems in modern cars.
You see, everyone I dealt with were highly professional and I treated them with the utmost of respect and friendliness. One even became a client.
So what did I do?
I realized I had a major car problem and that it was totally out of my control. I had to rely on others and I had to ask for help.
That was my first decision.
My second decision was to be the person I always am. That is, enthusiastic and optimistic, happy and with joy in my life. You see, Yes, I had a problem with my car but I choose to still have an amazing life. It was a set back that I had to deal with.
My third decision?
I learnt something amazing about myself.
Let me explain. I've always thought of my self as a good organiser, good at logistics, to be on the ball with what's going on with people and events. Well, not any more, now days I really have to work at it and the events of the last couple of weeks brought this home to me in no uncertain terms.
Now, stay with me on this, I know this is a longer bulletin but it's important.
Years ago as a manager, I was great at logistics, I'd be able to keep track of numerous people in the field, finances, and other resources all at once. I could easily keep up with the science, technology and changes in my work and in the earth sciences industry.
I can't do that now, I've changed, I really struggle with logistical challenges. Do I worry about this? No. I don't try to get this skill back, I adapt and I evolve.
And what I do most of all is monitor myself by identifying what's happening to me emotionally, mentally and physically. I investigate the key elements to what's happening to me and then use those elements to inspire myself to evolve to be the person I want to be.
Look, this stuff is actually easy. Unfortunately, most of us don't bother, we don't work on it, and we don't work on ourselves. And when we don't work on ourselves, it's even easier to slip into a negative, drama filled space and give up and go and retire!
Action Plan!
We all have things happen to us in our lives. From the relatively minor stuff I've just talked about through to chronic illnesses, separations and even death. It's up to us how we deal with those things. If you're going through a challenging time do the following:
- Ask for help, you don't have to suffer alone.
- Monitor yourself. If you've got a pain in the stomach or your chest is heavy, go into the feeling, don't ignore it; and,
- Be yourself, don't put on an act, be the person you need to be.
I know this has been a longer bullitin. Thanks for staying with me.
Have the best outstanding day,
Andrew
Andrew is an intuitive and personal development success coach. He has clients all over the world and enjoys seeing his clients grow and evolve to live exceptional lives.
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