June 18, 2013 - Rebellious, Wireless Printers

How frustrating is life when things work sometimes and then the next time you expect them to work they choose to say "no." Like objects get to "no," right? I have this wireless printer that when first purchased was GOLD to me. I could sit beside the waterfall in the swing and send commands to this guy and walk inside to find it had obeyed and my copies were right on time. However, over the past year, this beautifully crafted printer has decided to take human form and gain its own manner of thinking. For those of you who know me well, you know that when I need a copy - I NEED a copy. I am a focused "time is time" person and have a difficult time wasting time. (wow, that's a tongue twister) To me, waiting for copies to emerge, coaxing the machine, turning it off and on, and praying for patience take TOO MUCH TIME when dealing with a wireless printer. JUST PRINT, right?. Time is not a commodity I have a lot of - so, when I need things to work - I need them to work! I am not an over-abusive copy person nor do I slap my copier and speak in degrading tones while it is being temperamental. But after trying a multitude of solutions, I have decided the printer needs to "go to heaven." I have basically decided my frustration is not worth the effort and I need something dependable. So last night, I started researching new printers. The only problem is that all printers are mechanical and I can count on them eventually having issues. I thought about how often we encounter "issues" while fighting for our health. I thought about how many of us have started out on a plan and had a really great beginning only to find mechanical problems - like forgetting there was no fruit at home or going to an event empty handed - and decided to TRY another plan. Often, when we first begin a health journey, we are 100% committed and totally dedicated - like my wireless printer. But time and issues WILL FIND themselves on our path. The challenge becomes to either deal with the issues and stick with the plan or let the issues overcome us and go find the next "right plan." Can I be honest? NO matter what plan you choose, the honeymoon phase will eventually fade and the reality of acceptance to fight for your health will have to take root. While each of us love the honeymoon phase (for obvious reasons) the long-term partnership must become our goal. New printers, new relationships, new fad diets, new cars all are fabulous - but the newness always wears off and then we are left with a choice. Replacing things that get old is the pattern - EXCEPT when it comes to our health. I can get a new printer today, but I cannot get a new body today. I cannot be fooled by thinking that starting a NEW PLAN is finally going to be the answer.....that only works with printers and cars. The answer comes in the form of dedication and commitment.....period. I am afraid that anything less will have each of us scrambling for a new plan annually, just like a new printer. The only problem with a new plan is that we are the common denominator. Let's ponder that thought today. Drink your water and hug five people, PK