I think it says a lot about spending holidays with dysfunctional families that I have also been working on a substack essay that begins with those wise words from Ram Dass. Every positive interaction, however rare, is cause for celebration though. Happy Birthday (month)!
Thank you! I’m actually taking the year this time, on account of the milestone. Haha. It really was a wonderful visit and I’m so grateful I was able to stay open-hearted. ❤️
My half-sister and I restored our relationship a year ago, just before Christmas, after a lifetime - and especially the previous two years - of struggle. At the time it felt mysterious and miraculous, but I'm pretty sure there was a shift in each of us that happened at the same time and made it possible. After a year of relative peace between us, I am forever grateful and also never take it for granted. Staying open hearted and present seems key.
Oh yes—staying present was a big part of my ability to enjoy last week. Not easy to stay present sometimes but I think I’m getting incrementally better about it.
We have so much in common with our families. I enjoyed reading about yours. See you tonight.
Glad it went well!
I think it says a lot about spending holidays with dysfunctional families that I have also been working on a substack essay that begins with those wise words from Ram Dass. Every positive interaction, however rare, is cause for celebration though. Happy Birthday (month)!
Thank you! I’m actually taking the year this time, on account of the milestone. Haha. It really was a wonderful visit and I’m so grateful I was able to stay open-hearted. ❤️
My half-sister and I restored our relationship a year ago, just before Christmas, after a lifetime - and especially the previous two years - of struggle. At the time it felt mysterious and miraculous, but I'm pretty sure there was a shift in each of us that happened at the same time and made it possible. After a year of relative peace between us, I am forever grateful and also never take it for granted. Staying open hearted and present seems key.
Oh yes—staying present was a big part of my ability to enjoy last week. Not easy to stay present sometimes but I think I’m getting incrementally better about it.
Not easy for me to stay present either. I think I'm getting incrementally better about it, too.