Maybe what inspires me, might inspire you or at least make you pause for a second. I like to share things, from ideas to experiences to discoveries. I've always been resourceful as it has been labeled and I like to think of it as a gift, that I should share. It can be a take it or leave it kind of approach.
I've been called a Rebel (all bark and no bite), out of the box thinker, eclectic, or maybe is was eccentric, sort of the same thing isn't it? If you've ever had a conversation with me you know that I have a habit of digressing, which I think is another one of my endearing qualities. I can't help wanting to share all this stuff. So to make these journal entries easier to follow (at least easier than one of my verbal conversations, unless you are highly trained) the different "SoMe" tabs on the side will sort my thoughts. I hope that they help inspire, motivate, add reflection and maybe a chuckle to your day.
Tree Of Life
Today I attended the birthday party for my oma who turned 90! It was nice to see family who I haven't seen in a while...like 5 years. The time that passed showed the most through the kids...how they have all grown. We all did the usual catching up and chatting about what is new and what has happened. It's was during these conversations that a trend started to show itself. The glass is half full or half empty view, and it is amazing how most glasses are half empty. So many wonderful things happening in everyone's lives I spoke to but I had to dig it out of them, but anything negative and unwanted was right there to share. I guess you can look at life like a tree. You can see the beauty, the protection it gives, the life it offers through the air it provides, the sounds it weaves, the power and will to reach and grow...or you can see all the gnarly roots it has that hinders gardening, the shade that doesn't allow grass to grow, the mess of leaves in the fall...it's all about prospective I guess. It's a gift to be able to see life through a glass that's half full. I have an amazing girlfriend who through everything that is happening in her life has this amazing capacity to see "the good, the positive". It's a beautiful gift you have B, and I so admire you for your courage and strength and your guidance in viewing life this way. I have learned so much by watching and listening to you. You inspire so many of us to grow. My oma said she didn't want anything for her birthday, but since my love language is "gifts", that I just couldn't do. So I made her this necklace, called Tree of Life. Happy Birthday Oma.
Kim, you are a gift to those of us who are lucky enough to have you in our lives.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said. I fully believe in living life with my glass being full to the brim.... life is what you make of it; sometimes it's just hard for people to see that. Luckily, with friends like you and Becky, it's easy to feel fulfilled in the friendship department ;)
ReplyDeleteagreed! :)
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