Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Have you experienced bravely shared memories?
I've returned from "The West.”
Several day visit with
Extended family.
Even more firmly believing that ...
Best gift for receiver and giver?
Time and Attention.
Bravely sharing memories.
Darker pictures of being scared,
Feeling lost (or being lost),
Life "beige" with purposelessness,
Relegated to-the-edges times.
Knowing those dark memories,
Now shared in this
Time and Attention,
Are held by two of you,
Both with honoring boundaries.
Bright light memories
Prompting laughter with
A replay of that
Sunshine-feeling time.
Oh, yes ... tears …
Part of this sharing.
Part of this gift.
Wonderful people, laughter shared, happy to connect—we are lucky!
Those are gifts I received,
My take-aways from my trip.
Around the edges,
Airports with smooth logistics.
Transportation by friends and family,
Making travel "easy-peasy" for me.
Downside was having my voice
Move to Laryngitis quality,
Whisper volume, high pitched squeaks
Less than efficient.
Still we all made it work.
Definitely worthwhile for me.
May your life hold moments of
Time and Attention.
Hugs,
Lin
Limerick:
The thing about Time and Attention,
They bring an expanded dimension.
To thoughts that were shared,
Adventure compared,
Soothes hearts and allays apprehension.
Airport crowds.
Ah yes, so true Lin! I had the chance to share time with my parents over my dad’s 90th b-day. I had just been there for the “actual celebration” 2 weeks before but decided to surprise them – SO GLAD I DID! That shared time was precious. I look forward to going back next week 😉
🙂 Seize the moments! So glad you could.
So great to see you! Thank you for taking the time to connect. I look forward to the next time! <3
Me, too, Sunshine! 🙂