When I think about being considerate of people, I remember my daughter who says she imagines that the slow car in front of her is carrying a precious cargo of lovingly prepared cupcakes and is therefore taking care of them. She understands how to nurture cupcakes on a precarious journey and can be empathetic of the driver's plight. You never know how much of an impact giving your children some responsibility can have!
1. There’s A LOT going on in the world right now. People are carrying heavy stuff inside. This post was a reminder of that.
2. We want to feel connected to other people. This was a reminder that along with every connection there is a fundamental separateness. That doesn’t necessarily feel nice.
It’s like that line from that film that doesn’t exist: "I gotta go have some thoughts about some stuff, man, but this depressed monkey won’t leave me alone."
I’m one week, I lost a lifetime friend unexpectedly. I moved with my kitten in my rv away from my family and dog. I moved again. My friend buried a friend from Covid yesterday. My 68th birthday was yesterday and was such a remarkable day of blessings that I find myself needing to be gentle with myself today. I need to be. Just be today all day. I like the saying that to whom much is given, much is required. I’m blessed and highly favored. Today I will absorb the events of the week and adjust accordingly. I’m in gratitude this morning knowing I realize my limitations. I know that others have had many events this week, too. I won’t be on the road today and that’s a good thing.
I’m enjoying Alone on Netflix. Highly recommend to learn survival mentality, inginuity and resourcefulness. Ordered a router and will be online next Tuesday. Just chillin today. In joy!
When I think about being considerate of people, I remember my daughter who says she imagines that the slow car in front of her is carrying a precious cargo of lovingly prepared cupcakes and is therefore taking care of them. She understands how to nurture cupcakes on a precarious journey and can be empathetic of the driver's plight. You never know how much of an impact giving your children some responsibility can have!
She just straightened me out some more. That’s powerful. Blessings!
Well done to your daughter, Beth! I must remember cupcakes in the car in front.
Phew, I'm not sure why that felt so heavy.
Sorry about that.
I have three ideas.
1. There’s A LOT going on in the world right now. People are carrying heavy stuff inside. This post was a reminder of that.
2. We want to feel connected to other people. This was a reminder that along with every connection there is a fundamental separateness. That doesn’t necessarily feel nice.
3. There was a sad monkey with vodka.
Tomorrow’s post will be a lot more fun
I'm pretty sure it was the first one, but also the monkey gave me the feels in a big way.
It's not a bad thing that it felt heavy. More along the lines of needing to have some thoughts about some stuff.
It’s like that line from that film that doesn’t exist: "I gotta go have some thoughts about some stuff, man, but this depressed monkey won’t leave me alone."
I’m one week, I lost a lifetime friend unexpectedly. I moved with my kitten in my rv away from my family and dog. I moved again. My friend buried a friend from Covid yesterday. My 68th birthday was yesterday and was such a remarkable day of blessings that I find myself needing to be gentle with myself today. I need to be. Just be today all day. I like the saying that to whom much is given, much is required. I’m blessed and highly favored. Today I will absorb the events of the week and adjust accordingly. I’m in gratitude this morning knowing I realize my limitations. I know that others have had many events this week, too. I won’t be on the road today and that’s a good thing.
It sounds like you had a whole year this week, Denelle! My thoughts are with you. Take your time. (I know you will because you’re smart like that.)
I’m enjoying Alone on Netflix. Highly recommend to learn survival mentality, inginuity and resourcefulness. Ordered a router and will be online next Tuesday. Just chillin today. In joy!