Today at breakfast when I discovered that my egg was very
soft, I broke off the top part of the shell, put it in the microwave, checked
it after 30 seconds, and set the timer for another 30 seconds. Moments later,
it exploded, creating quite a mess. “Oh, it’s going to be one of those kind of
days,” I thought—one of days when the illusion that I am in control literally
blows up in my face!
We all prefer days when everything unfolds according to our
liking—perfectly cooked eggs, pleasant weather conditions, productivity at
work, engaging prayer time, enjoyable conversations with friends, our favorite
foods at dinner, and time with a good book, for example. However, the exploding
egg, the layer of ice on the car, the constant interruptions, the dryness of
prayer, testy dining companions, the smell and taste of cooked liver, and lack
of time to read our favorite new book end up being more effective teachers in helping
us move beyond our own desires into acceptance of what each day brings.
Today I was called to forgive reality for being what it is:
eggs explode in the microwave when their yolks are not pierced, and I did not
know that yolks need to be pierced before cooking eggs in the microwave. Now
that my illusion of being in control has been shattered, I can surrender to the
mystery of whatever else this day will present to me. Although cleaning egg out of the microwave is not my favorite way to start the day, it was ultimately a gift to have my energy directed into curiosity and acceptance instead of the
attempt to bend the universe to my will!
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