Let’s stop for a picnic in the park

The idea of a picnic in the park on a beautiful fall day sounds like the beginning of a movie worthy script. Maybe the day will get even better. Perhaps some sunshine vibes will transcend us to more positivity.

Dreamy, right?!

What we do not often do when we visualize these picture perfect moments is reflect on the effort needed to create this scene. Staging in our mind the look, feel and tone is not the hard part. It is bringing all the details together to get that picture perfect moment.

For me, this picture is put together solely by me. And shouldn’t I be OK with having a little ego about it? But I don’t. Feels like I should not. But I did it. I made it happen.

I coordinate the right food, the right setting, the specific drinks that standup on a blanket. I made sure it all happened so when they arrived no one was distracted. Everyone was happy.

But I pushed it off as “just made the kids a picnic.”

Just.

I did not just do that. I never just do things. I plan, I prep, I coordinate and then I downplay my efforts. But why?

Well, some of it might be my natural personality. I am more of a stage manager than a starlet. But much of it is the team player aspect. You learn to be a member of the team and to just get it done. Even if you carry more weight than others, you share credit. Part of me pushes that thought process with my children and my teams a like. But sometimes it is okay to say “I did it.” To be proud of yourself and be loud about what you did.

So, I made us a picnic.