Today I am grateful to have life and to recognize growth. This year has been about reconnecting with myself, who I am and who I want to be. I got lost for a bit there. In the spring I quit the job that was usurping more psychic energy than anything Id ever experienced and ever since, the struggle has been very real. The struggle I refer to is, of course, financial. As far as the spirit building heart dollars, it has been the easiest and most delightful. In the fourth quarter of this year By The Mummers has been the busiest its been since our inaugural push 5 years ago and my day job involves some tremendous creative highs. Today is the would be birthday of my Aunt Sharon who was also my god mother. In the digital age birthdays continue because Facebook doesnt know when youve passed on to the other side. Because of this, sometimes you get a nice little reminder that breath is precious and a heart beat is a rhythm lent to the living. When my Aunt Sharon passed, it was strange to me. I hadnt seen her in many years (she lived in Florida for most of my life) and I was able to pretend that it would continue to be the same. The reality of course is that I will never see her again in this realm. Death is a very real part of the experience of being alive and although it hurts more than anything to lose those you hold dear, I am grateful for the lessons provided by their passing. I tend to take things very seriously for a fellow of foolish temperament; its because I care a great deal. I care about the impact I have on others. I care about the work I leave behind. However, Im learning that the stakes are not ALWAYS that high. I am learning to forgive myself more quickly and as a byproduct I am more forgiving of those I hold dear. Its good to know that no matter what, its always right now.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:58:28 +0000
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