Chilling

There are days when you find yourself in a world filled with panic. Mostly this is of your own making. If you are very, very lucky you will know someone who has the ability to connect with you in a way that pulls the heat out of the moment and brings you back into reality. Let's face it when you hit the panic stage, most people are way beyond the stratosphere and not dealing with anything without a heavy dose of hyperbole at best.

If you are not lucky you will find yourself running amuck in that panic zone until you either run out of energy to fuel the panic, get an answer to your issue that cools your jets, or do something so ridiculus that even you have to stop and laugh.

Fortunately, in my circumstance, I have the good grace to have someone, who regardless of the way the world is working, will take the time to tell me to chill out. So for today and for all the other days when they have have stepped in and saved me from myself, thank you. And for all the other panic-saving people - the world thanks you - for saving them from dealing with all of us whacked out and crazed people.

Now for the action item of the day - if you have been there - and I know I have - its your turn to pay it forward. Next time you have the opportunity to help a friend unplug from the frenzy - step up. Believe me, it may be one of the most important and treasured things you do for them. And if nothing else - all of the other people that have to interact with them will definitely appreciate your kind and humane effort