Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Adulting: When Life Throws Hangers at Your Face—Duck and Dive with a Smile! | Random Ramblings By Tina Martin


 If you battled with the snooze button and won, if you made it out the door into the world… I’m proud of you and I believe in you. I hope you seize every opportunity today brings, but if you’re not up to it or just not ready… Duck! Let those chances land on someone else!

I don’t know about all of you, but this week has been crazy for me! Adulting hit me hard! This morning was the icing on the cake — I ended up with a black eye when a hanger popped back and hit me right before I walked out the door! I just laughed, shook my head, and went on my way anyway! I won! I hope you did too!


 

I’m not sure if something is in the air or if I’m just stuck in “ping pong mode,” but there’s definitely craziness afoot today! Channel your inner Dodgeball champion—duck and cover, bob and weave… whatever strategy you think will work best! Stay safe out there!

 

Yesterday was a busy day… for my mind. I try to find ways to calm the constant noise in my head. The older I get, the louder my thoughts seem to become. I might just start talking back… but not in a rational adult way! No way! I’m thinking of responding like an angry five-year-old in new boots! “You are not the boss of me!” (as I stomp my feet) “I’m not listening! I’m not listening!” (while spinning around and covering my ears).

 

Now that you have that mental image, the point of my rambling is simply this: We often get in our own way by taking ourselves too seriously. Sometimes, all you really need is a tantrum and a time-out!


- Tina Martin


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Blessings: We often forget that everything in life, including life itself, is a blessing from God. As a man of faith I thank God during my daily prayer for all those blessings He has bestowed upon myself and my family. If you ever want to know just how blessed you really are? Just take a few moments to look around you. There are many people who are having a much harder time getting through their daily life than you are. Take time to pray for those people. Even though it may not seem like it to the casual observer, The Lord is taking care of them as well. We live in a world full of distractions. From cell phones to television our daily lives are filled with things that take our minds off our problems as well as God. I urge you to take the time to look around you. There is a beautiful world out there. Instead of watching another cute cat video, watch some children playing, look at a sunset or if you have the means take a walk in the woods. The miracle of God's creation is all around you and is a much more wonderful show than anything on the television or internet. Take every opportunity to disconnect from technology and grow closer to God through enjoyment of his wonders.

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