Learning the Art of Packing is my New Self-Improvement Goal
Day 122 of Photo Inspirations — Learning the Art of Packing is my New Self-Improvement Goal
As my flight home from Copenhagen was earlier than my travel companions, I had to book an earlier taxi ride to the airport. Fortunately, a sweet couple who had been on the same cruise as us, took a taxi with me. Both of our flights were early departure — but at different terminals.
I made my way to Air Berlin. I knew my bag was overweight (yes, I need to learn the art of packing — which DOESN’T include the kitchen sink). But I was hoping for mercy by the airline representative. Wrong. She went by the book, and sent me to another terminal to take care of the charges. When I got to the other terminal, the couple I rode to the airport with were standing in line there also. Their bag was also overweight and they were “fit to be tied” — their body language and attitude made it quite obvious how upset they were.
I took it in stride. I knew I deserved to pay the additional charges (and so did they). The airlines have policies, and we broke them. I told the couple “Let’s don’t let our mistakes ruin our beautiful travels. It is what it is. We’ll know better next time, won’t we?” They calmed down, and like me, paid the additional charges. We paid for our mistakes.
This incident reminded me of a speeding ticket I received once upon a time. I deserved that ticket, and I had to pay the consequences. I even asked God to forgive me for my carelessness or rather, my disobedience.
Yes, I continue to be on a self-improvement journey in more ways than one — which also includes obeying the laws of our land AND the laws of God. Wouldn’t it make so much more sense to do the right thing the first time? No stress and no hefty penalties. Using wisdom is the principal thing. Oh….and wouldn’t it be splendid if businesses who charge us hefty fines for our mistakes would let us reciprocate by charging THEM hefty fines for their errors? Case in point…..my luggage didn’t arrive with me inTulsa, and, in fact, this morning….I am STILL without my luggage. But….I will take it in stride — I just know it’s going to be a beautiful day…..anyway!
“Wisdom is the principal thing. Get wisdom.” Proverbs 4:7