One of Those Days
What does it mean when someone says, “Its one of those days”? I hear it all the time. I even say it. But what is “one of those days”?
When things go off on tangents, someone will say it.
It’s one of those days.
When one or several things happen that aren’t planned. Or are planned but don’t happen.
It’s one of those days.
Or when one or more household items break down. Or a pet must go to the vet.
It’s one of those days.
Or the weather goes south—dark and gloomy.
It’s one of those days.
When conversations take a distinct turn and we ruminate over them later.
It’s one of those days.
Another Kind of Day
I don’t think I’ve ever heard that expression when the sun comes out and droplets of previous rain still suspend from flowers and trees.
Or when a joyous celebration occurs.
Or when a baby is born.
Or when plans are made that happen as scheduled.
Aren’t those causes for one of those days?
Rethinking
Maybe its time to rethink this phrase. Perhaps we should look for reasons to say it’s one of those days with joy or satisfaction instead of resignation.
What an idea.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote:
“Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God,
But only he who sees takes off his shoes;
The rest sit round and pluck blackberries.”
Now, while I love blackberries and even picking them is fun, to look around to see the bigger picture will bring a bigger blessing.
Satisfy the soul.
Taking Off Shoes
Moses, in the Bible Old Testament, had one of those days.
He met God.
He saw a burning bush and God spoke from it. He told Moses to take off his sandals because he stood on holy ground.
In God’s presence.
Perhaps, during this springtime as we bask in the sun, smell the lilacs and watch the bees gather nectar from flowers, we should take off our shoes.
We are in the Presence of God.
It’s One of Those Days!
“Then He said, ‘Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground’” (Exodus 3:5).
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