Well, the natural gratitude today is for old friends. One of mine has a birthday today, as well as his wedding anniversary. Me and my "not-husband" (March 2022 - where does the time go?):
I am grateful for the generous spirit that overcame and-or moved me today. Sharing has always been hard for me. But maybe this was giving. Giving feels different than sharing. I willingly gave a new spiral fidget toy to a coworker when she said it seemed like something her son would like. And she accepted! I also gave my best pen to a different coworker, who was filling in for an essential third coworker today. My behavior didn't seem like me to me, but I was grateful for it. I may very well find that pen on Tuesday, but if I don't, I'll be okay. Maybe it's the wisdom of age and knowing the stuff is just stuff and other things matter so much more.
Hope you are having a good day, too!
Love and Hugs, Ace
What a wise thing you wrote there: " stuff is just stuff and other things matter so much more." Amen, Sister!
ReplyDeleteGiving up a favorite pen is a tough choice. I'll share many things, not sure about the pen. 😉
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Awesome! Yes, that is giving to be sure! Nice gestures. And I do believe for sure that age does provide us with the wisdom to know that stuff is just . . . stuff. . . and other things (like giving) matter much more!
HUGS and here’s to a wonderful Labor Day weekend.
Hugs
Barb
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I think giving your best pen is brilliant! It shows you can let go of something you (sort of) cherish, and as you said, it's just stuff.
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