Journals with Leigh Martinuzzi – Frustration

As I swam laps today, I thought about the previous day’s frustrations. I often feel that I am easily frustrated! This is improving. My frustrations arise when I am unable to or restricted to work on those tasks that bring me joy or give me purpose. This can be any task, whether it be for pleasure or for the purpose of giving my life the correct direction. 

I enjoy the process of daily routine. Following a process that I know if followed will bring sought results and that which I wish to achieve. A disruption to the good routine and process brings with its frustrations, for I am now off course. However, I remind myself to reflect. 

As we reflect upon our frustrations that we incur in life may we begin to understand why? It’s ok not to have perfect order in our daily affairs. These moments of change and disruption will pass. 

A break in routine is a great lesson in time. It creates awareness of our nature, though only if we allow it to. When we are derailed perhaps, we will awaken to the good reason for the interruption. Is there a reason for such things to occur? Perhaps we need to remove some obstacles. Perhaps we need to stop and rest. If there is a good reason for disruption accept it! Attempt to avoid allowing it to bring on frustration as this will only exacerbate the delay of progress. 

Manage it well. In doing so, let us be calm as we proceed. Relax! Breathe! Enjoy the moment these frustrations bring. Learn from them. For frustration is in the hands of the beholder and for that reason, a lack of or a failure to progress can only be our responsibility. There is no one else to blame for the prevention of success, achievement, or progress. We have the power to change anything! 

Daily Journals – Thoughts, Reflections & Meditations by Leigh Martinuzzi