Enough

Enough 20.5.22

I had a house cow once, that was unlike any I had had before. Rather than being loving, compliant and easy to handle, this one was skittery and bad-tempered. Her main aim seemed to be to kick me or the bucket of milk, and if she was in a particularly bad mood, both. I had to be extremely vigilant when near her, otherwise I’d have no milk or a big bruise somewhere on my body. And that wasn’t the only issue. Before I even got to the milking stage, I’d have to get her into the bail. She’d dodge left and right until she was cornered, only then allowing herself to be put in position for milking. I tolerated her antics for a number of months, then one day, I had a light-bulb moment. I don’t need this in my life anymore. This thought had never entered my head. Suddenly, the clarity dawned on me. Why on earth am I going through this every morning? The outcome: she was promptly sold and replaced with a beautiful quiet cow, just like the ones before her.

For the last three months, I have had issues with our internet provider. From no television for 11 days, to doubled-up bills each month, with the promise, it is now fixed, to the same thing happening the following month, I finally had my light bulb moment with this company. I don’t need this in my life anymore either. A couple of phone calls and I now have a new provider. I hadn’t wanted to change, but the inability to fix the problem and having to deal with the issue each month was too stressful, leaving me no choice. Our lives don’t need to be difficult. If something isn’t working, try something else. Sometimes the thought of doing this doesn’t even enter one’s head. I could have persevered with that house cow, or continued with this company, but I don’t think either of them would have changed. Immediately I replaced that cow, the morning’s milking became enjoyable again and I am hoping the new provider will create the same satisfaction, with no more monthly frustrations. Life isn’t meant to be difficult.