I wonder...when is it convenient to be inconvenienced?

So I am currently very active in my life.  I work as an officer with my Toastmaster club, I am an officer with my Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, I work as a project manager, I take classes with Landmark Education plus I maintain my relationships with my sister, my niece, my mom and a host of other relatives and good friends.  In addition, I am writing a book and building a speaking career.  Then God sent me a great man...not one who lives in Chicago...one who lives in ATL.  So add long distance girlfriend to the list.

I go along each day full of my life and life challenges.  I go to work, I make integrity calls, I plan and attend meetings, I write, I read, I talk, I laugh, I play on Facebook.  In between, I have to make time for myself , my man and my family.  Sometimes, this occurs as an inconvenience...or is it?

As I sit here now and listen to blogtalkradio.com, I am getting that this is not an inconvenience.  It is a blessing!  The radio show is highlighting Terrance Leftridge who is sharing that we need to have an attitude of gratitude.  So I'll take that!  It is a blessing to have family and friends that want to talk to me.  I am grateful for this!  I am always amazed when I meet people who say that they don't talk to their sister or brother.  I just can't even understand that.  My sister and I have had major arguments and have overcome them.  We actually live in the same building and yes, we get on each others' nerves but we just live through it.  Why?  Because we love each other.  Because we are grateful that we have each other.  Because we know that we are blessed to have each other! 

So next time, a friend or family member calls, instead of looking at it as an inconvenience, look at it as a blessing!  They thought enough of you to call you.  Answer the telephone with a smile on your face...they'll hear it.  Talk to them with gratitude on your mind...they'll feel it.  Keep love in your heart...they'll enjoy it.  Then watch how your conversations blossom into something convenient and loving!