I cannot get over how relatable every piece you share so beautifully described 💗 it inspired me to write down some list too, although i can’t ever compete with your gentle talent 🙏
But it ain’t a competition is it, Shifra? Your experiences are just as unique as your expression of them. Thank you for your kind words and it means a lot to me that this nudged you into writing your own list.
What do I love? Smell of coffee brewing, bread baking. garlic in food, brushing my cat (the one who is the muse), salvia because it grows in hot TX summers, friends who laugh, bright yellow flowers. I could go on...living is beautiful. Enjoy!
Oh this is so beautiful, Mansi. You are such a naturally gifted writer. There were several lines that spoke to me, and this was one: "How time moves in circles more than lines." I used to write about grief, as you know, and when I'd speak about it on radio interviews or at conferences, I used to tell people that grief is not linear but happens more in a spiral motion. What you wrote here mirrors that.
And what you wrote about revisiting your old journals that serve as a reminder of who you once were and that you wanted a record of that person for the future version of yourself.
And about how hope is always present, everywhere.
You are such a gem, such a light. I feel honored to know you and build a friendship with you.
There are so many synchronicities in our lives, Jeannie. I appreciate your reading this closely and finding parallels … hope and love are what keep me going in anchoring my actions around kindness, as I see they do for you, too.
One more your story which is so beautiful that it caused a lump in my throat and almost brought tears in my eyes (which I always keep in control). Just keep your ability to observe nice things around you and stay thoughtful about details in your life. I bottled my childhood dreams about goodness and kindness, about magical world around me and have kept it like a shelter where I have spent the most part of my life alone, but surrounding with my family, first my parents than my husband and children. There were some fleeting moments when my dream world and reality came together. I almost forgot them. Thank you so much to help me remembering them, I may wish to bottle them. Nevertheless, my life is not even close to life I wanted, I am not unhappy. It is what it is.
It is what it is … yes, Tajana. We have to play the cards we’ve been dealt but making note of these small moments of joy, things that provide comfort, people that make us smile, nature that nurtures our soul — it helps. Hugs to you!
I love this, Mansi! I do a gratitude list every night, 10 things I'm grateful for and then I send it to my sponsor and my sponsees. It's a wonderful thing to do before going to bed because it grounds me, makes me pause and reflect how good my life is, how blessed I am with the people in it. It also forces me to look at myself, and the gifts I've been given. It's a great practice. I'm so lucky to have the life I do. xoxoxo
Oh my goodness
I cannot get over how relatable every piece you share so beautifully described 💗 it inspired me to write down some list too, although i can’t ever compete with your gentle talent 🙏
But it ain’t a competition is it, Shifra? Your experiences are just as unique as your expression of them. Thank you for your kind words and it means a lot to me that this nudged you into writing your own list.
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What do I love? Smell of coffee brewing, bread baking. garlic in food, brushing my cat (the one who is the muse), salvia because it grows in hot TX summers, friends who laugh, bright yellow flowers. I could go on...living is beautiful. Enjoy!
Oh I love this, Robin! Bright yellow flowers are my favorite! Especially if they’re tulips :)
Oh this is so beautiful, Mansi. You are such a naturally gifted writer. There were several lines that spoke to me, and this was one: "How time moves in circles more than lines." I used to write about grief, as you know, and when I'd speak about it on radio interviews or at conferences, I used to tell people that grief is not linear but happens more in a spiral motion. What you wrote here mirrors that.
And what you wrote about revisiting your old journals that serve as a reminder of who you once were and that you wanted a record of that person for the future version of yourself.
And about how hope is always present, everywhere.
You are such a gem, such a light. I feel honored to know you and build a friendship with you.
There are so many synchronicities in our lives, Jeannie. I appreciate your reading this closely and finding parallels … hope and love are what keep me going in anchoring my actions around kindness, as I see they do for you, too.
Absolutely @Mansi . It really feels like meeting you has been my oasis in the desert.
This was so beautiful
Thank you 🙏
Glad it resonated, Tina 💗
One more your story which is so beautiful that it caused a lump in my throat and almost brought tears in my eyes (which I always keep in control). Just keep your ability to observe nice things around you and stay thoughtful about details in your life. I bottled my childhood dreams about goodness and kindness, about magical world around me and have kept it like a shelter where I have spent the most part of my life alone, but surrounding with my family, first my parents than my husband and children. There were some fleeting moments when my dream world and reality came together. I almost forgot them. Thank you so much to help me remembering them, I may wish to bottle them. Nevertheless, my life is not even close to life I wanted, I am not unhappy. It is what it is.
It is what it is … yes, Tajana. We have to play the cards we’ve been dealt but making note of these small moments of joy, things that provide comfort, people that make us smile, nature that nurtures our soul — it helps. Hugs to you!
Mansi it's amazing how poetic this piece is. You reveal your private moments with such a generosity. Remain like that please 🌷
Aww. Thank you, Alexandra. I appreciate your kindness and am glad you enjoyed this 🥰
This is just so lovely!!
Thank you, Dawn. Curious if you’d like to share some things you love 💗
I love this, Mansi! I do a gratitude list every night, 10 things I'm grateful for and then I send it to my sponsor and my sponsees. It's a wonderful thing to do before going to bed because it grounds me, makes me pause and reflect how good my life is, how blessed I am with the people in it. It also forces me to look at myself, and the gifts I've been given. It's a great practice. I'm so lucky to have the life I do. xoxoxo
Thank you, Nan. I love your gratitude practice. Such a wonderful way to end each day ❤️