Change of Plans. . .

Change of plans; I over-slept. Change of plans; the office called. Change of plans; call the doctor. Change of plans; I have nothing to wear. Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candlestick.

Be nimble. Be "quick as a butterfly, sting like a bee." "Yes, the times they are a'changing."

I have come to a conclusion that the "things to do" list is merely a suggestion. Priorities, resources and desires change in an instant. This constant dynamic of change drives us into sleepless nights, caffeine driven days and alcohol sedated evenings. I "need" to go to the bank this morning somehow turns into "I should get to the bank sometime today, but it's Friday and I could always go on Monday morning."

Instead, I'll stay in my pajamas, check email, do some laundry and forgo having to put make-up on. I should shave my legs, but I could just wear slacks.

We often discuss the affect major change has on our lives. By major change I am referring to illness, job loss, change in financial position or relationship status. However, I now contend that those changes are out shadowed and precipitated by the stress of the daily dynamic. The traffic jam forces us to veer from our route, deters us from a timely arrival at home; our tardiness angers our spouse; the argument keeps us up all night; our sleep deprivation causes us to make a costly mistake at the office; and we lose our jobs; then we blame our spouse, end up in divorce court and lose our home. OK, maybe it doesn't all happen in a day; but, change is the culmination of a string of events; of twists and turns; decisions made at the spur of the moment. The universe is one and we are all "Ziggy."

So, do we "change" the cycle? NO, because we live for the changes. The anticipation of change is what fuels us, what we seek, what invigorates us. Change is spontaneous. Spontaneity is exhilarating. Change of plans; I am going to get my nails done.

And you thought this was going to be a pessimistic posting. . .have a great day.