Lessons from a Clock

When I return home after two weeks away, Ben tells me my Zen clock isn’t working anymore.

Really?

Darn.

My ego mind goes through how much I like it, how much it cost, and that it will be hard not to have it in my life.  I also think that in time I probably can replace it with the same one or something similar.

For now, I unplug it.

In a few days, I replace the battery, plug it back in, and do all I can to resuscitate the chiming timepiece that’s been a loyal soldier and companion for six years.

Nada.

Not working.

Argh.

I unplug it, wrap the cord around it, and set it on the top of my dresser.  A few days later, I research replacing it, though what I find about its quality dissuades me from spending any more money on the same clock.  It doesn’t receive high ratings.

Life goes on.

Ben’s alarm clock does the trick, and I live without a clock on my nightstand.

All’s well.

A few days ago, I realize I’m not attached to whether or not I have the Zen clock, after all, though I decide to plug the clock in one last time before tossing it.

Surprise, surprise…

the dear unit works like a charm.

Wow.

Interesting.

What have I learned about patience, timing, allowing, attachment?

Lots.

What does this say to you about patience?

Do you allow life to unfold?

Do you rush to replace items or to blame another for items that break?

Have you had a similar thing happen, where something appeared broken but restarted?

Seems electronics sometimes need a breather.

Just like us.

 

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