Singing in the Stall

Another hectic day at the studio...I was rushing as always, checking things off the list and trying not to forget what needed to be done next. I obviously had forgotten to stop by the restroom, because I found myself running through the hall to take care of this high-priority personal business.

As I approached the door, I heard someone singing in the restroom and found an older gentleman singing loudly while washing his hands. At first, I thought he might be a little `off` and maybe I should rush to another restroom, but when nature calls, nature calls. He kept singing loudly as I approached the urinal and had no care that I had entered.

"Good afternoon, isn't it?" he said cheerfully.

Realizing we were the only two in the restroom, I reasoned that he must be talking to me.

"Yes, sir. It is," I replied. "Quite the singing voice you have there."

"Well, my wife and daughter tell me I'm only allowed to sing in the shower, " he said. "But I can't help myself."

I chuckled and replied, "Well, it definitely beats the alternative."

"It sure does," he answered. "Have a great day!"

I couldn't help but smile as he left. He had made a choice to be joyful. He didn't care if he embarrassed himself or that the majority of people sing in the car and not in the public restroom. He probably had just as much on his mind as I did, but instead of rushing around the day like a crazy person, he stopped for a moment and let the joy flow.

It challenged me. It made me choose to smile as I left the restroom. It made me think about heading down the hallway back to the studio office with joy and positivity instead of anxiety and stress for what was awaiting me on my neverending to-do list. I challenge you today to face your day with joy and happiness. Who knows, you might even find yourself singing in the stall.