“We carry ourselves with us wherever we go” – Dr. Wayne Dyer
In these stressful times, one thing we all value is peace of mind. Without it, life can be a rough road. In gaining and maintaining peace of mind, I find it often boils down to the choices we make and how we look back on them afterwards.
About a month ago a roofing contractor came to my home and wanted to inspect my roof. He referred to a hail storm we had about a month earlier, and said it was likely our roof was damaged. If so, we could make an insurance claim and get a free roof. I recalled the hail storm he was referring to, and I remember it was no big deal. There weren’t even any cars damaged. My instincts were telling me, “This doesn’t seem right.” I listened to my inner thoughts, and declined the inspection offer.
Within two weeks there were no less than 20 yard signs in my neighborhood, all with the name of the roofing contractor. Considering all that, I began to wonder if my roof had truly been damaged. I called my insurance company and they recommended I call a roofer I knew and trusted. I did, and my roofer did inspect our roof. He found no hail damage and said our roof would be good for another 3-5 years. Immediately, my wife and I felt more at ease. Rather than react, we took the time to trust and follow our instincts. This is my message to you: When things seem too easy or “slick”, take a step back and get in touch with your values. You will make better decisions that help ensure a quality of life.
