…or maybe both

The other day a rep stopped in and his first question was what kind of chocolate do we prefer. Milk or Dark? I glanced over at my coworker and without hesitation she looked at him and answered “both”. I love that girl. I love that idea as well. Why can’t it be both? I was too caught up in determining the right answer I forgot that there are other options. Sometimes even better ones. I think so many times we pin ourselves in the positions of this or that; one or the other; and what’s really maddening about that, in some cases, it doesn't have to be that way. Story of my life, by the way…

Instead of being productive, can’t I just relax? 

Instead of waiting around, can’t I actively participate in life?
 

The list is SO much longer in real life but the answer is "Why yes, yes I can". Why haven’t I chosen both more often? These extremes are binding at times. I’m so quick to fly into Type A mode and dedicate a gazillion percent to something. (In case you’re wondering, the word “gazillion” is legit. Spell check didn’t even flag it.) I’m ready to take on life-moments with this new arsenal.

Swirl. Mixed. Dual. Both. Yes, please. Wasted time agonizing over details that are just details is time poorly spent. When I can, I will, if I want. That’s kinda the coolest thing about choices, right? Controlling the who, what, when, sometimes. Here’s to another day trying to “have it all”.