I did not have a "second story man" to assist me, but to make a long story short, I did figure out a "secret" entrance that allowed me to bypass the locked door for which I don't have a key (only after being told the campus police could not let me in because even they don't have a key, but they'd be glad to call my boss and ask her to come to campus to let me in....uh.....no thanks!) Luckily if I hadn't realized there was a sneaky way to get in, my loyal friend/colleague stood by, ready to take me home, just in case, and I guess had my landlords not been home, I could have asked the neighbor to break into my house again. We just chatted about that at the grocery store this weekend, and he repeated that he had a good time doing that.
I started a new job on January 3rd. I have been fascinated by the disorientation and general discombobulation I've experienced in moving from one area to another on my campus. Last time I was locked out, I put it down to a new door and being overly stressed by the job I had then.
This time? I could claim discombobulation, a "senior" moment, momentary amnesia or interference by aliens...but of course the real issue is mindfulness and the lack thereof. If I remember to do it, I'm going to meditate on mindfulness before I sleep and again tomorrow when I awaken.
Do me a favor? If you're a betting person, just send me the cash. :-)
What strikes me most about your post is how calm and observant you are about this experience. Not discombobulated at all. For that I say very well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ruth! I'm very amused, bemused, and fascinated by the fact that you're correct. Though I go through a discombobulation or disorientation every single day, I also observe it. It's been a very major focus of my meditation practice this year, and I'm pleased that your comment helped me see I am indeed doing just fine!
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