A Small Steadying Sail of Love by Nancy Gibbs Richards
It is a challenge to accept the truth of what no longer is possible and yet embrace all that still can be.
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48th Week of 2022
Every day that we wake up we have an opportunity to do at least one lovely thing for ourselves and for another.
A Reminder to Slow Down – no rushing
When we can start letting go of our own self-imposed constraints and open up to the wonder that is this moment we can still do something for others and for ourselves. We are free.
Only This Moment Now
Many children… delight in the small and inconspicuous. Rachel Carson
Les Petit Bonheurs – Small Joys
Possible side effects include moments of spontaneous gratitude, pure joy, a desire to live fully while we can, and an urge to give back.
Fallor ergo sum – I err, therefore I am.
“Be patient with the fact that you’re human and that you make these mistakes. That’s more important than getting it right.” Pema Chodron
We Can Easily Abdicate Personal Responsibility For the Basics
It’s worth a try to create the conditions for rest and restoration so we are able to faithfully take care of ourselves and our obligations.
Let’s Splurge with Words
Let’s splurge with our words while people we admire are still alive.
Lost and Found
At one time or another, everyone loses something. What a surprise to be found.
Joy and Not Joy
The subtleties of our lives are no small thing. I was not grateful for my cancer diagnosis but I was deeply grateful, since I had it, to be diagnosed early. Both are true.
