Does your Influence Stink?

A few years ago, my wife suffered a devastating accident while driving our family SUV.

Before you get overly concerned, no other cars were involved, and no one was injured in any way. That is because it was not actually the “automobile accident” you might be imagining.

One day, as she was doing the amazing job of working her way through a to-do list of multiple tasks and errands while caring for our then-small kids—she accidentally knocked over and completely spilled her large chai tea latte all over the driver’s seat and floorboards.

Ask any young mom with small kids, who is trying to accomplish more in her day than humanly possible, who is also working hard to be present for her family and she will tell you that her favorite afternoon coffee (or other genre) drink is so much more than just a refreshing beverage. It is a therapy session over ice and in a cup. Ironically, the cost is about the same too.

I still remember the almost desperate frustration in Jewels’ voice as she explained what had happened. I also remember that the devastation she was sharing came entirely because of the loss of her drink and had nothing to do with the mess the spill had produced.

For me, that was the real devastation.

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