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to say yes to a lifetime dream of a studio, which I envision as a shared space for fellow travellers to find inner stillness, peace, to find and express their/ our voices. It is dedicated to my dear mother, who lost her voice and inner/ outer footing in life and was unable to recover it during her lifetime. She moved on to her next life ten years ago this August.
Also, learning and practicing to take things one breath, step and day and a time … and to make the best of whatever happens. Somehow things all seem to work out… unless they don’t. In that case, the learning/ recovery/ course correction begins …:-)
To move from my lovely little apartment, due to exacerbated tension between me and my landlady during the pandemic.
It was stressful and required determination and this new place is not ideal, but it got me out of an untenable situation, and I accomplished it within a few weeks “with a little help from my friends” as the song goes…
My job share and I decided to live our work lives by the mantra “we can only do what we can do”. It doesn’t mean we stop striving to give our absolute best (and more) but it means we recognise we have limitations, often beyond our control, and that we don’t beat ourselves up if we don’t achieve everything we hoped for.
To move in with my partner. It’s opened up a whole new world of shared experience and personal growth….. A few years ago I was living with my ex and was unhappy… I’m grateful for the steps I took to make changes to my life.
Getting vaccinated for Covid, and encouraging others to do so, even transporting a couple of people to get vaccinated.
One of my African American friends was afraid – understandably so. I told him I would be supportive either way he decided, and just helped him with the known facts and data. In the end he chose to, and I’m so proud of my friend because I know how hesitant he was, but he did it out of love for his family. 🙂
We may never know what lives we save by getting vaccinated, but those lives are still precious.
Thank you, Holly – and I should resume wearing my mask in stores, because I can get the Delta variant, even tho I’m vaccinated. It would be a mild case, but do I want to get even a mild case of covid??
I quit my full-time job as a crisis social worker & am concentrating on the preparation required for the Episcopal diaconate, planning my wedding & loving life without the demands of paperwork. I love the freedom that has come with this decision! I do miss the people~families & co-workers and I may go back part-time in the fall. This time away has been rejuvenating!!
There are many I have had to make. As many have said, getting the vaccine was important, even though in the very beginning we were apprehensive, I am so glad I did that!
Having three surgeries in two months was something I am still recovering from and will be for awhile. Changing my lifestyle a bit, and quitting a committee I was working on has been good. Checking back in here and doing the. daily question has been very good for me in many ways…..It is another decision I have made to give up some time and answer a question a day, take time to read others responses, and think….really think and not just “do”………I am getting ready to make one more big decision…..prayers are requested…..
A good decision I made in the past year was to get the Covid vaccine. Because of that decision, I felt comfortable to travel for the first time in over a year and a half back in May.
To drive for Uber. It suits me in so many ways, feels like a good balance and gets me out of bed each day. Allow for freedom and the feedback (performance and satisfaction results) are immediate.
I took the time to befriend the family with two young children behind my home across the alley. The rewards of sharing giggles, singing itsy bitsy spider endlessly, creating a Halloween treasure hunt in my yard for them during the pandemic…the Joys are many! Hearing them bellow my name across the yard is becoming a precious memory for they’re moving in August several states away. Risking to let those two touch my heart now brings tears…they have touched me and I have grown.
I still remember an “old man” across the street when I was growing up: Mr. Brischke. He would sit on his porch and I would go over there and visit with him. He was my friend and told me stories and who knows what we shared. Whatever it was, it has always stayed with me. So — the gifts of friendship across the generations DO last. Thanks, Carla, for sharing your friendship with those children. (And there may be other children who need you in the future!)
Oh gosh…how wonderful…and tender too, knowing that life will carry them elsewhere. But, your connections, friendship and memory can keep you all in touch. Not sure how old the children are, but boy, do children love getting old fashioned hard-copy mail!
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to say yes to a lifetime dream of a studio, which I envision as a shared space for fellow travellers to find inner stillness, peace, to find and express their/ our voices. It is dedicated to my dear mother, who lost her voice and inner/ outer footing in life and was unable to recover it during her lifetime. She moved on to her next life ten years ago this August.
Also, learning and practicing to take things one breath, step and day and a time … and to make the best of whatever happens. Somehow things all seem to work out… unless they don’t. In that case, the learning/ recovery/ course correction begins …:-)
To make an effort to change my mindset/care for myself….so that I can be more present and better with my family/life.
To move from my lovely little apartment, due to exacerbated tension between me and my landlady during the pandemic.
It was stressful and required determination and this new place is not ideal, but it got me out of an untenable situation, and I accomplished it within a few weeks “with a little help from my friends” as the song goes…
To stay open where I might have a tendency to close up in order to transform possible fixed ideas.
The decision to move closer to my grandchildren so I can be here to know them and watch them grow.
They are so blessed to have you!
To keep going! To rewire my reations to Covid catastrophes. To respond with vision, compassion, and by spitting nails well-timed nails.
To bring increased focus on strengthening my immune system.
My job share and I decided to live our work lives by the mantra “we can only do what we can do”. It doesn’t mean we stop striving to give our absolute best (and more) but it means we recognise we have limitations, often beyond our control, and that we don’t beat ourselves up if we don’t achieve everything we hoped for.
To stop stressing out about things in the middle of the night.
Retirement. Getting the covid shots. Visiting family afterwards.
To move in with my partner. It’s opened up a whole new world of shared experience and personal growth….. A few years ago I was living with my ex and was unhappy… I’m grateful for the steps I took to make changes to my life.
Participating in the inspiring and practical 6 week Wake Up Grateful course offered by the fine team behind this site.
Getting vaccinated for Covid, and encouraging others to do so, even transporting a couple of people to get vaccinated.
One of my African American friends was afraid – understandably so. I told him I would be supportive either way he decided, and just helped him with the known facts and data. In the end he chose to, and I’m so proud of my friend because I know how hesitant he was, but he did it out of love for his family. 🙂
We may never know what lives we save by getting vaccinated, but those lives are still precious.
Thank you, Holly – and I should resume wearing my mask in stores, because I can get the Delta variant, even tho I’m vaccinated. It would be a mild case, but do I want to get even a mild case of covid??
Yes, resume wearing a mask.
Bless you for doing that! At least some of the Olympiads who have come down with Covid in Tokyo this week were vaccinated (as reported on CNN and BBC). Vaccination certainly improves our situation, but vaccinated folk who become infected can transmit, too. However remote the possibility, I don’t wish to cause harm. If you are interested, here is a link from the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization on the subject of vaccinated transmission of Covid:
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/mounting-evidence-suggests-covid-vaccines-do-reduce-transmission-how-does-work?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM0Y29b8sNEFN-SPGacGqeoag6IFes4GHVUvnrD7LhQuBvx7hONdeTYaAkniEALw_wcB
I’m remembering it now in my heart, and offering thanks to God for the courage and love to make the decision I did.
To leave a toxic relationship. And more importantly, to do so with forgiveness for the things he’s done to me and the people I care about.
Good for you! I know how hard that is to do, but also how it feels on the other side. Hugs to you!!
Oh Nelson! I know that must have been very difficult for you. Good on you!!!!!!!!
Marrying my husband.
awwwh! Love’s blush! 🙂
I quit my full-time job as a crisis social worker & am concentrating on the preparation required for the Episcopal diaconate, planning my wedding & loving life without the demands of paperwork. I love the freedom that has come with this decision! I do miss the people~families & co-workers and I may go back part-time in the fall. This time away has been rejuvenating!!
There are many I have had to make. As many have said, getting the vaccine was important, even though in the very beginning we were apprehensive, I am so glad I did that!
Having three surgeries in two months was something I am still recovering from and will be for awhile. Changing my lifestyle a bit, and quitting a committee I was working on has been good. Checking back in here and doing the. daily question has been very good for me in many ways…..It is another decision I have made to give up some time and answer a question a day, take time to read others responses, and think….really think and not just “do”………I am getting ready to make one more big decision…..prayers are requested…..
I will light a candle for you Mary Pat.
thank you. I appreciate it.
To sell my house. I still don’t know why it’s good but it feels like it
To trust in God and just let go.
Getting the Covid 19 vaccine as soon as I could.
Yes! I remember many of us were apprehensive in the beginning, but we took the chance and did it…I am so glad we did!!!
To make sure everyday I write down three things that I’m grateful for in my journal.
I’ve been doing that, too, and when I miss a few days I start feeling it. Thank you for the reminder!
A good decision I made in the past year was to get the Covid vaccine. Because of that decision, I felt comfortable to travel for the first time in over a year and a half back in May.
To drive for Uber. It suits me in so many ways, feels like a good balance and gets me out of bed each day. Allow for freedom and the feedback (performance and satisfaction results) are immediate.
Really? For me, there can be no other…I got vaccinated for Covid 19! 😊
I took the time to befriend the family with two young children behind my home across the alley. The rewards of sharing giggles, singing itsy bitsy spider endlessly, creating a Halloween treasure hunt in my yard for them during the pandemic…the Joys are many! Hearing them bellow my name across the yard is becoming a precious memory for they’re moving in August several states away. Risking to let those two touch my heart now brings tears…they have touched me and I have grown.
well done, Carla! 🙂
I still remember an “old man” across the street when I was growing up: Mr. Brischke. He would sit on his porch and I would go over there and visit with him. He was my friend and told me stories and who knows what we shared. Whatever it was, it has always stayed with me. So — the gifts of friendship across the generations DO last. Thanks, Carla, for sharing your friendship with those children. (And there may be other children who need you in the future!)
What a treasured time for all of you!
Oh gosh…how wonderful…and tender too, knowing that life will carry them elsewhere. But, your connections, friendship and memory can keep you all in touch. Not sure how old the children are, but boy, do children love getting old fashioned hard-copy mail!
Coming here 🤗.
Amen, Christine!