Lesson: Some Things Don't Need To Be Fixed
Accept the truth--even when it seems impossible to do
Today, I took my car to the shop expecting something to be broken or in need of repairs, but I was wrong. My car repairman told me he wished he could find something to fix, but the car is in excellent condition, and everything looks great.
Still, I had doubts. So, I responded with gratitude and asked, “What about the repairs you said my car would need last time I came in for a visit?” He responded, “It looks like everything checks out this time, and you do not need those repairs after all.”
I came in expecting repairs but instead didn’t need anything done. He even declined to change my oil because my car barely drove 500 miles since I last brought it in.
It’s rare to come across someone who can make an extra dollar off you decline to make that dollar, but this honest man did, and I sincerely appreciate it. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if people stopped fixing things and people that weren’t broken?
We often force fixing things, people, and situations that don’t require repairs or are beyond repairable. Instead, graciously accept the truth, so you can lead a more productive lifestyle instead of investing time and energy where they could be better utilized in other endeavors.
The next time you feel the urge to fix something or someone in your life that isn’t broken, take a step back, and ask yourself the following questions:
What am I trying to accomplish? Is this worth my energy and time?
Is this person, relationship, situation, or thing repairable, beyond repairable, or perfect the way it is?
Asking yourself more thoughtful questions reaps a more rewarding life experience in all facets.
Last Thought: Some things don't need to be fixed, but if they do, it doesn’t mean you need to fix them.
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