Love this! The sky not falling is a perfect metaphor for magic in dark times. Similarly in my WIP my MC finds comfort from his troubles by noting the ocean will always be there, rushing in and out. Acknowledging our small place in the universe, doesn't make us small but gives us much needed perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie, I'm not a religious person, but I have always had appreciation for the wisdom described in the Serenity Prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." It's so well-known and well-worn because the struggle to "know" is as long as our lives are lucky enough to be. Hugs.
Thanks Elayne! I'm also a fan of the Serenity Prayer and the right-sizing of our sense of powerfulness that goes with it. We struggle, we seek peace, and hopefully, we share what we find as well!
Our beloved dog Teddy unexpectedly received a terminal diagnosis last week. Our neighborhood is rallying around him. There was magic when neighbors came over and made dinner and we toasted Teddy. People dropping by and shedding tears over our pet. I am blown away by the simultaneous compassion, joy and sadness of this experience over an animal who we never realized affected our neighborhood. The ultimate test of looking for the sky for me is when you feel like it's falling and there's shooting stars shining along side the experience. Patti (Pam C's baseball buddy.)
Patti, baseball buddies unite! (though I may root for the other team ;)) I'm so sorry to hear about Teddy. What a wonderful coming together of your community. I love how our pets, gardens, even kids connect us beyond ourselves in the world. That is magic! And so are shooting stars!!
Love this! The sky not falling is a perfect metaphor for magic in dark times. Similarly in my WIP my MC finds comfort from his troubles by noting the ocean will always be there, rushing in and out. Acknowledging our small place in the universe, doesn't make us small but gives us much needed perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, the ocean! Nature has so many lovely ways of comforting us in our impermanence!
Stephanie, I'm not a religious person, but I have always had appreciation for the wisdom described in the Serenity Prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." It's so well-known and well-worn because the struggle to "know" is as long as our lives are lucky enough to be. Hugs.
Thanks Elayne! I'm also a fan of the Serenity Prayer and the right-sizing of our sense of powerfulness that goes with it. We struggle, we seek peace, and hopefully, we share what we find as well!
Our beloved dog Teddy unexpectedly received a terminal diagnosis last week. Our neighborhood is rallying around him. There was magic when neighbors came over and made dinner and we toasted Teddy. People dropping by and shedding tears over our pet. I am blown away by the simultaneous compassion, joy and sadness of this experience over an animal who we never realized affected our neighborhood. The ultimate test of looking for the sky for me is when you feel like it's falling and there's shooting stars shining along side the experience. Patti (Pam C's baseball buddy.)
Patti, baseball buddies unite! (though I may root for the other team ;)) I'm so sorry to hear about Teddy. What a wonderful coming together of your community. I love how our pets, gardens, even kids connect us beyond ourselves in the world. That is magic! And so are shooting stars!!
sending love/care as you say goodbye to your sweet friend...