Some Mind Control

Last evening I was supposed to go with my partner Greg to a birthday dinner for Berm at the Thai Palace. When I got home from work, Greg was not there. I thought he may be visiting with Caroline so I called her house but there was no answer. I did not leave a message. I waited 15 minutes but he did not show, so to be on time I had to leave. As I drove to the restaurant, there were a few times I had to remind myself that all was ok. Because it was ok what ever it was.

I was the better for remembering and was not worried or disturbed at the dinner. I had a great time. Berm, who is from Thailand, was in great spirits and helped everyone with their food choices. He and our server spoke Thai and I picked up a few phrases myself. Once the dinner was over I was not worried on the drive home and once I got home Greg was there. He was mad at himself for missing the dinner but he was ok and I was ok.

If I had not had some mind control that one gets from mindfulness practice, I would have been nervous at dinner and would have asked to use someone's cell phone and all that foolishness. I don't have a cell phone for a reason. In my opinion, a cell phone is a luxury not a necessity and I do not wish to be so accessible. As I was typing this log a cell phone rang at the desk behind me. Its owner has gone home for the day. I guess he unconsciously decided to be inaccessible today.