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Honey Buckets
November 1, 2009
Looking out from the top of the hill it's a sea of waving, green, budding cornstalks that seem to go on forever. Ten acres of green stalks make up the maze which hides a necessity. They say it's there but I can't see it.
October is beautiful with its vibrant colors and my yearly job on my daughter and son-in-laws farm gives me the opportunity to be nestled in the middle of this splendor. From my view behind the counter at the corn maze there are acres of giant multi colored green leaves with various pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors.
Two tractors hauling hay wagons transport people down to enjoy searching for pumpkins or to wind their way through the maze. Wheelbarrows, overflowing with pumpkins, make up the lines of customers. Often I see a cute little one peeking around the corner of a pumpkin or holding a tiny pumpkin, treasure in hand. Grinning kids splashing in the deep, murky mud puddles, threatening anyone standing close, capture my attention.
I'm often heard saying, "I can help you over here", then ring up their purchase. There is no such thing as a break and lunch is short. Eventually my body tells me it's time to visit the well hidden honey bucket. Just the word 'honey bucket' brings back memories of 'the smell', but hey, I'm working on a farm I'm used to it! I wait as long as I possibly can, doing the 'dance' by shifting back and forth on my feet or sitting on my chair then standing again, but it is inevitable that I will have to use it.
Procrastination is to put off intentionally and habitually the doing of something that should be done. I avoided the honey bucket with habitual intention. Which in turn leaves me in a less than gracious mood.
After visiting with the honey bucket I felt so much better. My mind was now clear to think about the customers in a more positive way. No longer blaming them for the dilemma I found myself in. I could concentrate on their needs rather than my own. What are you intentionally putting off? What do you need to do to be free to concentrate on others needs? Or even your own needs?
With thanksgiving,
~ Rhoda
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