Time for a Reset?

I took a chemistry class when I was in college.  It was rough, I didn’t love it, and I’m not sure why I did it.  I suppose I was on a journey to figure out what to do with my life.  Either way, I remember spending hours in the chemistry lab, and I learned two things.  One, I would never be a scientist, and two, it’s always important to re-calibrate your equipment or things can blow up and people can get hurt.  

I graduated from high school over 30 years ago, and I am fortunate to have stayed in touch with my friends who get together every year or so.  I don’t think this always happens, so I consider myself lucky.  Every time the five of us get together it’s great to catch up and hear about their lives, and it’s also a great time for me to remember where and how I grew up.  We all shared some powerful experiences growing up and going to school together, so it’s a somewhat grounding type of experience to remember where you came from and where your foundation began.  I’m glad and blessed to have stayed in touch with those guys.  And for the record I’m the only one of the five who isn’t gray or bald, so I’ve got that going for me (sorry fellas). 

It seems there are times in life when we need a reset.  I remember playing Nintendo with my brothers when I was young, and sometimes the game would get stuck, so you’d need to hit the reset button.  Even now there are days when my computer freezes, and I need to reset it.  Don’t forget to unplug it, wait a bit, and then plug it back in.  Sometimes that’s all you need to make it work correctly.  But man, it can be frustrating when it isn’t working properly.   

As I ponder the need to re-calibrate, or reset, perhaps we can all think of ways or be more aware of when we need a reset.  Maybe reconnecting with old friends will help you revisit what’s important to you.  Maybe taking a trip to a special place is a good way to re-set.   Or perhaps going back to your church or house of worship would provide some peace and allow you to re-connect with a past version of yourself.  It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of the day, to forget about what’s important to you, and to be consumed by the news and negativity. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, take some time to recalibrate, reset, or reconnect with what really matters.   Don’t forget that sometimes all it takes is to unplug for a while before you plug back in.  

“Have you tried unplugging it, waiting a while, and plugging it back in?”

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