Wow, this means a lot coming from you Nancy. You are an exceptional writer. I'm so happy I know and hope to learn more from you and the other Pen Women this year. Thank you.
Just look at what you’ve done. Of course I didn’t ask you to write a post of this nature. But write you did and in the process provided some needed encouragement! Thank you ever so much.
I'm so happy this provided you some encouragement today. Thank you so much for being here. We are not alone and I hope this community is a space to remind us of of that. Take good care and hope you are safe as the storms roll in.
Thanks Julie. So far, safe. We’ve been under watches and warnings since daybreak. Tornadoes have touched down farther west of us. Still in the Florida panhandle. West of Beth’s family home, in which her dad still resides. Going forward high wind warnings, with thunderstorms, will persist a couple more hours. At 4:00 pm, full sun for the rest of the day!
Pema Chödrön wrote Comfortable With Uncertainty. A well written book on Buddhist beliefs and practices. Well suited to today as well!
I hope the strong winds behave themselves around your home town. Don’t tell your children about flying in a Wing Suit just yet. That doesn’t really require strong wind. More a willingness to jump off a high spot into thin air, with ground often thousands of feet below. Some fabulous YouTube videos on that subject! At my age, or any age accompanied by reason, that’s best left to eagles.
I'm glad to hear all is well and you and yours are safe. The winds just started picking up here.
I will keep the flying wing suit info for another time. LOL! Oh my goodness I had no idea of such daring activity. Definitely leave that for the eagles as well. :)
Of all the virtues, many believe Courage is the first and foremost. I don’t believe anyone is born with courage but gains it through life experiences. Is this a Catch-22? You first need courage to step into life? I don’t think so. After all, we come into this strange world totally dependent on our nuclear family. And it is within this nucleus of unconditional love, we are taught to get back up from every toddling fall. Perhaps this is where we learn courage and trust. To be blessed with a loving, nuclear family is certainly a gift. ( I always wonder why “parenting classes “ aren’t a requirement for newlyweds intending to raise a child). Oh my. I digress. Apologies everyone.
I appreciate you sharing and love your ideas and wisdom. There is a lot here I can relate to and so many questions on this topic. I'm beginning to see my courage grows with doing, getting myself out there. How can I gain courage by doing the same thing? I'm not sure I can.
Thank you so much...loving family and friends is a blessing.
Looks like you answered your own question Jules…! Recall when you were Captain of your cross country team and had to pick off the runners ahead of you, one at a time, to help your team. Your courage came from deep within and you always did your best, whether you succeeded or not. Perhaps you think of one thing this year you are fearful of and slowly but irrevocably move forward to achieve it. If not for you, then perhaps for Jeff or the children. One thing, each year.
Last word. Promise. As I look back on my 76 years, I wish I had taken my own advice. Although life seems “short” as you are involved in family & career, it is really long . For those who do not procrastinate, like you, there is more than sufficient time to accomplish all you need or want. Just keep your intention clear and show up for practice everyday. You will surprise your “future” self at all you have become…
Thank you so much Felicia! :) I'm so grateful for our friendship. yes, Becky helped me with the logo this weekend. It was a joy to have her help me create it. I have an idea up my sleeve! :) LOL...can't wait to fill you all in.
Oh, yay!! Looking forward to seeing you guys!!
We are too! :)
Lol I have so many fun things to do.
This Saturday, God's Kids are going to paint with cloud paint. Come check it out!
Yes! We will be there. :)
We do need each other. Nicely done.
Wow, this means a lot coming from you Nancy. You are an exceptional writer. I'm so happy I know and hope to learn more from you and the other Pen Women this year. Thank you.
Cool!
I love 3s!!
I have Lots of ideas!!
Paint snow:
Put some tempra or food color in a spray bottle of water and just spray!
This is genius! Thank you so much for this great idea and can't wait to hear more. :)
Painting snow today
No way?! What do you use to paint the snow with? I will need to pick your brain for ideas. I may be leading a class of 3 year olds very soon. :)
Just look at what you’ve done. Of course I didn’t ask you to write a post of this nature. But write you did and in the process provided some needed encouragement! Thank you ever so much.
Good morning Gary,
I'm so happy this provided you some encouragement today. Thank you so much for being here. We are not alone and I hope this community is a space to remind us of of that. Take good care and hope you are safe as the storms roll in.
Thanks Julie. So far, safe. We’ve been under watches and warnings since daybreak. Tornadoes have touched down farther west of us. Still in the Florida panhandle. West of Beth’s family home, in which her dad still resides. Going forward high wind warnings, with thunderstorms, will persist a couple more hours. At 4:00 pm, full sun for the rest of the day!
Pema Chödrön wrote Comfortable With Uncertainty. A well written book on Buddhist beliefs and practices. Well suited to today as well!
I hope the strong winds behave themselves around your home town. Don’t tell your children about flying in a Wing Suit just yet. That doesn’t really require strong wind. More a willingness to jump off a high spot into thin air, with ground often thousands of feet below. Some fabulous YouTube videos on that subject! At my age, or any age accompanied by reason, that’s best left to eagles.
I'm glad to hear all is well and you and yours are safe. The winds just started picking up here.
I will keep the flying wing suit info for another time. LOL! Oh my goodness I had no idea of such daring activity. Definitely leave that for the eagles as well. :)
Thank you for the message
Love this! That is what friends are for. I always try to be a good friend. The rewards are wonderful.
I hear you Faith. I truly hope I cultivate these traits with others the best I can. Have a fantastic day.
A friend who listens
And asks the questions that allow
Me to find answers…
What a friend, Clark. Someone who listens and asks beautiful questions is a treasure. Thank you.
Begins with Courage
To trust another human
Intuition helps...
Of all the virtues, many believe Courage is the first and foremost. I don’t believe anyone is born with courage but gains it through life experiences. Is this a Catch-22? You first need courage to step into life? I don’t think so. After all, we come into this strange world totally dependent on our nuclear family. And it is within this nucleus of unconditional love, we are taught to get back up from every toddling fall. Perhaps this is where we learn courage and trust. To be blessed with a loving, nuclear family is certainly a gift. ( I always wonder why “parenting classes “ aren’t a requirement for newlyweds intending to raise a child). Oh my. I digress. Apologies everyone.
Clark,
I appreciate you sharing and love your ideas and wisdom. There is a lot here I can relate to and so many questions on this topic. I'm beginning to see my courage grows with doing, getting myself out there. How can I gain courage by doing the same thing? I'm not sure I can.
Thank you so much...loving family and friends is a blessing.
Looks like you answered your own question Jules…! Recall when you were Captain of your cross country team and had to pick off the runners ahead of you, one at a time, to help your team. Your courage came from deep within and you always did your best, whether you succeeded or not. Perhaps you think of one thing this year you are fearful of and slowly but irrevocably move forward to achieve it. If not for you, then perhaps for Jeff or the children. One thing, each year.
HA! I guess I did. :)
I need to post your words by my computer to remind myself as I take on a new project. Thank you! I love this..."One thing, each year."
Last word. Promise. As I look back on my 76 years, I wish I had taken my own advice. Although life seems “short” as you are involved in family & career, it is really long . For those who do not procrastinate, like you, there is more than sufficient time to accomplish all you need or want. Just keep your intention clear and show up for practice everyday. You will surprise your “future” self at all you have become…
Friends are some of God's best blessings! He uses us to help each other when we are willing.
I think this is key Claudette "when we are willing." Thank you for being here and chiming in. Happy Tuesday. Will you have another snow angel day? :)
What a wonderful poem. And I love that little logo!
Thank you so much Felicia! :) I'm so grateful for our friendship. yes, Becky helped me with the logo this weekend. It was a joy to have her help me create it. I have an idea up my sleeve! :) LOL...can't wait to fill you all in.
I think it's the perfect logo and love that you got to work with your sister. I can't wait to hear about your idea.
Thank you so much Felicia. Last Saturday's run with you sparked it! :) The shirt idea you had then rolled into something more...so cool.
Did you create a new image/logo for Run to Write? I like it!
I also appreciate your poem and am grateful for many who inspire the best of me to show and grow.
Hi Gail!
I hope you had a great appt. yesterday. :)
Yes, my sister was in town this weekend and helped me create it! I really love it and it was so fun to have someone to work on it with.
Thank you so much.
Thank you Julie. The appointment was great. Dr. S confirmed that he does indeed have a copy of POISE and that his wife also read it. :)
You and your sister make magic!
I just saw your new substack here with Jay?! AMAZING. I love it.
Oh wonderful! I'm so happy to hear Gail. YAY! You are touching so many lives. Thank you for your courage.
Sister magic! :) I love this.