Did *I* write this about *myself*? I certainly could have, as I too am an observationist, apparently. Thanks for the new word! I’ve just read a book about this phenomenon of seeing life in an entirely new way as we age, or mostly after a meteor hits our life. The book is Falling Upward by Richard Rohr.
I am so grateful to you for speaking my mind. Thank you. Enjoy our beautiful world. It’s there to console and inspire us. 😊
You might have Sheryl....I finde we fellow observationists are generally on a mind meld! And I totally fangirl over Richard Rohr (is that appropriate to say? Who cares.) I read Falling Upward a few years ago, and this is good inspo to pull it back out, meteors and all. Happy to have you here!
Oh one more thought Sheryl - The Second Mountain by David Brooks takes a different perspective but similar conclusions as Falling Upward, so check that out too if you haven't!
Sue, I hope my comment can provide a thought for anyone who needs to regroup after a life event who may be wondering on how to move forward in life. I agree, it sometimes needs to happen not all at once, but gradually, over time in the people, places, and new circumstances that come each and every way to all of us. I have always thought that when a family experiences loss, that it may be a good idea for the family to seek out a large sumptuous food buffet at a facility. In other words, not an empty chair to not to look at with our eyes, or have to talk around and avoid in conversation at the home table. Our son unfortunately will not join with us to eat at a table, he avoids it completely. Once in a blue moon we take him with us to a restaurant, which we will do tomorrow for my wife’s birthday. As she is there, he will wait for her to finish before he gets up from the table, if he was with me alone, not so much, he will try to leave after 15 minutes. What I am trying to say, home at a holiday table is fine, no need to go out, but it may require a lot of strength! I cherish we have our son, but hurts me deeply that he cannot share any of his thoughts at a table with us. Sue, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, and thank you for the Luminist mention at the top of page!
Thank you Stephen! Thanks for sharing your challenges and being in community with all of us.
Grief is this lead ball that sits in my gut! It does not ever get smaller or go away! As I carry it with me; I have learned to grow around it!❤️💔🙏
Wise words Brian, thank you!
It's almost like the adage, "We make plans and God laughs." The not planning allowed the natural evolution to unfold. Beautiful, Sue. xo
This sums up the entire post - yes! A good mantra to talk all of us down from the ledge of 'control'. Thanks Sandra Ann!
Did *I* write this about *myself*? I certainly could have, as I too am an observationist, apparently. Thanks for the new word! I’ve just read a book about this phenomenon of seeing life in an entirely new way as we age, or mostly after a meteor hits our life. The book is Falling Upward by Richard Rohr.
I am so grateful to you for speaking my mind. Thank you. Enjoy our beautiful world. It’s there to console and inspire us. 😊
You might have Sheryl....I finde we fellow observationists are generally on a mind meld! And I totally fangirl over Richard Rohr (is that appropriate to say? Who cares.) I read Falling Upward a few years ago, and this is good inspo to pull it back out, meteors and all. Happy to have you here!
Falling Upward is a terrific book; agreed! And yes I think it's appropriate to be a fan girl of Richard. I certainly am! :-)
Oh one more thought Sheryl - The Second Mountain by David Brooks takes a different perspective but similar conclusions as Falling Upward, so check that out too if you haven't!
Oh thank you, Sue. I think I’ve heard that book mentioned but didn’t know a lot about it, so appreciate the recommendation.
Sue, I hope my comment can provide a thought for anyone who needs to regroup after a life event who may be wondering on how to move forward in life. I agree, it sometimes needs to happen not all at once, but gradually, over time in the people, places, and new circumstances that come each and every way to all of us. I have always thought that when a family experiences loss, that it may be a good idea for the family to seek out a large sumptuous food buffet at a facility. In other words, not an empty chair to not to look at with our eyes, or have to talk around and avoid in conversation at the home table. Our son unfortunately will not join with us to eat at a table, he avoids it completely. Once in a blue moon we take him with us to a restaurant, which we will do tomorrow for my wife’s birthday. As she is there, he will wait for her to finish before he gets up from the table, if he was with me alone, not so much, he will try to leave after 15 minutes. What I am trying to say, home at a holiday table is fine, no need to go out, but it may require a lot of strength! I cherish we have our son, but hurts me deeply that he cannot share any of his thoughts at a table with us. Sue, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, and thank you for the Luminist mention at the top of page!