In the classic 1878 novel “Anna Karenina,” Leo Tolstoy reminds us there are always ups and downs in life; expecting perfection will inevitably lead to disappointment. Things are not black and white, but messy shades of gray. Once we can accept the nuance and complexity of our existence, we can come to appreciate the good while taking the difficult in stride.
Hopefully this message is not lost on you. You must understand I don’t start every morning as the perfect person with whom you are familiar. I may have misapplied my makeup, chosen the wrong blouse or forgotten to comb my hair. My ill-humor might mask a deeply rooted problem; perhaps I ran out of milk for my fiber-rich cereal or misplaced my loofah. A zit on the face of a septuagenarian is not just a “pop & go” blemish; it requires ointment. Each day I face new, seemingly insurmountable challenges.
So before you judge me, walk a mile in my bunny slippers.