This writing challenge I gave myself was 5 days. After months of feeling stuck, it was a good way to dig in and get in touch with some of my thoughts. It really is a therapeutic process. I am going to continue to challenge myself, but try for weekly.
I realized this week, that many of my thoughts are surrounded by fear and some heaviness, BUT, I also realized that there is so much joy to share and that the lessons I gain are of such good value.
Today, 2 days before my boy’s 18th birthday, I choose joy & gifts. “Gifts” he gives freely every day, that he doesn’t even know he teaches, but he does. “Gifts” that benefit all of us and none that need to be bought.
Here are the first 5 “gifts” that come to mind, in no particular order:
- Resiliency
- Compassion
- Advocacy
- Simplicity
- Priorities
All of these “gifts” have helped me to become the person I am today. I know I would not have the same awareness, I would not have the strength to use my voice and I would not be able to see the beauty in all around me , if not for Marky and his lessons.
How beautiful is it that he teaches without knowing, that he gives so much without asking for anything in return and that every day is a new day to see the world through his eyes.
Thank you for sharing this week with me.
Here’s to Marky & turning 18.