Tuesday, December 31, 2013
the year of letting go, of understanding loss. grace.
of the word ‘no’ and also being able to say ‘you are not kind’.
the year of humanity/humility. when the whole world couldn’t get out of bed. .
the year i broke open and dug out all the rot with own hands.
the year i learnt small talk. and how to smile at strangers.
the year i understood that i am my best when i reach out
and ask ‘do you want to be my friend?’.
the year of sugar, everywhere. softness. sweetness. honey honey.
the year of being alone, and learning how much i like it.
the year of hugging people i don’t know, because i want to know them.
the year i made peace and love, right here.
Warsan Shire
When we meet with epic heartbreak and failure in the course of our adventures
we have the opportunity to cultivate the most valuable quality possible on this earth: profound compassion.
We can realize that our pain is the same pain that most every human being
meets with in her life. We experience our mortality, our limitations, our flaws
— and through this we can become incredibly tender and transparent to grace.
In this compassion gained through the wisdom of heartbreak, we begin to perceive that everyone we meet is the star protagonist of their own vast story.
Suddenly we’re not wandering through a world crowded by meaningless supporting actors and drab extras. Instead we’re intersecting many times each day with the dashing,
tragic, hilarious main characters of a thousand other fascinating tales.
Carolyn Elliott
Friday, December 27, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
'I promise here is my last sentimental moment for this year, but someone told me this,
and I'm saying it to you. Whatever happened, is happening, or will happen to you,
be it good or bad, happy or sad, blessings or losses,
never forget to say I LOVE YOU, and I'M SORRY.
And wear something red.'
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