Do You Read The Directions?

Yes or No?

Created by the author in Canva…read the directions!

I will start this off by saying, no, I usually don’t read the directions, nor do I usually have time for the fine print. This may or may not lead to frustration. Could this be a learning lesson?

I’m not thinking of a lesson that I should read the directions, but more along the lines of thinking, “Well, that happened. What’s the next step?”

A way to bliss. A way to a place where frustration has just as much right to be a part of my experience in life as joy does.

I’d been brought up to pay attention to the directions and instructions I received. What I found out is that attention to detail, though a favorite trait of Virgos, isn’t necessary all the time.

For instance, you buy a new toaster. There’s the plug, and there’s the one switch. What’s to figure out? If it’s a toaster oven, you’ve got versatility, like you can melt cheese on a piece of bread. Or you can make a quesadilla in it without too much trouble.

If it’s an old-fashioned toaster, you know there is probably a light, medium and dark setting. You don’t need directions for that. If something gets stuck, use a fork. Some people might caution against using a fork if the unit is still plugged in. I’m all for throwing caution to the wind and removing whatever stinking, smoldering, smoking thing is…