I've gotten a lot of messages this week from friends saying it's all too much, that they can't deal with what's happening, and they want to know what I'm doing... if that resonates, this is for you.
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first kid within the next month. I was sure hoping (and working) for him be born into a country with Kamala Harris as president. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of holding both truths!
I hear you. I wanted my daughter to see the 1st female U.S president when Hillary ran... and then with Kamala. I did everything possible to make it happen but it was out of my control. However, I can continue to work so that in her lifetime, we get closer to that reality.
Thanks for your kind words Sylvia. Now that you mentioned it. I’m looking forward to the family camping will do in summer; looking forward to the bicycle ride we’ll do at Catalina Island. Let’s keep remind ourselves that we are so blessed and enjoying the tiny and significant moments
I do a daily gratitude list every morning - today’s include my amazing & kind audiologist. And heat, and cats. Things I’m looking forward to? A yoga retreat on the coast of NC in February! And my niece’s wedding in Virginia in May. Thinking about the happy, hopeful things is essential!
One of my daily rituals is going to my favorite coffee shop. I look forward to it every day and the staff are all now my friends and write me little notes on the cup.
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first kid within the next month. I was sure hoping (and working) for him be born into a country with Kamala Harris as president. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of holding both truths!
I hear you. I wanted my daughter to see the 1st female U.S president when Hillary ran... and then with Kamala. I did everything possible to make it happen but it was out of my control. However, I can continue to work so that in her lifetime, we get closer to that reality.
Thanks for your kind words Sylvia. Now that you mentioned it. I’m looking forward to the family camping will do in summer; looking forward to the bicycle ride we’ll do at Catalina Island. Let’s keep remind ourselves that we are so blessed and enjoying the tiny and significant moments
Those are wonderful examples! And, yes, we have to remind each other because it’s very easy to get lost in the weight of the moment
I do a daily gratitude list every morning - today’s include my amazing & kind audiologist. And heat, and cats. Things I’m looking forward to? A yoga retreat on the coast of NC in February! And my niece’s wedding in Virginia in May. Thinking about the happy, hopeful things is essential!
One of my daily rituals is going to my favorite coffee shop. I look forward to it every day and the staff are all now my friends and write me little notes on the cup.
That is so sweet. Everyone benefits! Plus coffee!
Thank you for the reminders and the perspective