Thank you, Mary. I think you are amazing and I look forward to your insightful comments. You help me in many ways and especially now when I am going through a difficult time, you give me encouragement and support that I so desperately need. Thank you Debbie
So beautifully written and right on target! This feels like confirmation of the deliberate steps I have been taking to step out of my comfort zones and say YES to life more and more. My screen saver is a picture of me kayaking with the words “Find a reason to say YES!” (I also love ‘Hike your own hike” 😃)
I love this, thank you! "Weary" is such a good word, meaning more than just "tired" and not the same as "exhausted." It's more like "tired" with a side of futility or helplessness or frustration.
I always appreciate the "turn your problem into an opportunity" idea, not because it's become a cliché (which it has) but because it really is helpful when I get stuck to stop and turn reality sideways by 90 degrees and get a different perspective. So I love the thought of "Maybe the questions and doubts are invitations."
Thanks for your reply, Heather. Tired with a side of futility and maybe an eye-roll too!
The idea of doubts and questions as invitations came from a recent Substack post by Philip Gulley in which he describe them as "gifts." The kind of invitation to go deeper seems like a wonderful gift if we have the courage to accept it and unwrap it!
So glad to hear that, Karen. I almost deleted that line! much nicer than saying "mind your own business" or "stay in your lane." Send me a picture of your large sign!
Thank you, Mary. I think you are amazing and I look forward to your insightful comments. You help me in many ways and especially now when I am going through a difficult time, you give me encouragement and support that I so desperately need. Thank you Debbie
Thanks Debbie, I'm holding a prayerful and compassion space for you and Dave.
So beautifully written and right on target! This feels like confirmation of the deliberate steps I have been taking to step out of my comfort zones and say YES to life more and more. My screen saver is a picture of me kayaking with the words “Find a reason to say YES!” (I also love ‘Hike your own hike” 😃)
Thanks, Julia! That feels like a deep breath to me: "Find a reason to say YES!"
I love this, thank you! "Weary" is such a good word, meaning more than just "tired" and not the same as "exhausted." It's more like "tired" with a side of futility or helplessness or frustration.
I always appreciate the "turn your problem into an opportunity" idea, not because it's become a cliché (which it has) but because it really is helpful when I get stuck to stop and turn reality sideways by 90 degrees and get a different perspective. So I love the thought of "Maybe the questions and doubts are invitations."
Thanks for your reply, Heather. Tired with a side of futility and maybe an eye-roll too!
The idea of doubts and questions as invitations came from a recent Substack post by Philip Gulley in which he describe them as "gifts." The kind of invitation to go deeper seems like a wonderful gift if we have the courage to accept it and unwrap it!
Ah Mary - I want to paint a large sign with "Hike your own hike" and place it on my table. Thank you!
So glad to hear that, Karen. I almost deleted that line! much nicer than saying "mind your own business" or "stay in your lane." Send me a picture of your large sign!