Sue, this is truly inspiring, beautifully written, and a great source of courage for those who embark on a journey of self-discovery. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
How music can bring us back to a moment and frame the decades that have passed. I appreciate you including the music video, what a memory (and ear worm for the rest of the day 😂). The questions that you pose and ponder in your writing help to illuminate my path. I love to write and wonder after reading your latest piece.
Sue - love this post. There is a card line that was started by a young woman who lost her Dad to cancer - https://thoughtfulhuman.co and her cards are plantable. She aimed her cards at people who were dealing with a loss, depression, cancers, etc…all awkward situations for expression of support.
I found her in a coffee shop in the town adjacent where I lived at the time. She is now in Targets and select Whole Foods and growing.
RE: By being taken out of our element, we’re brought back to ourselves.
Hello Miss Sue. Today is 15 June 2024. All of your posts are inspiring, no matter our adult age. You give us the gift that keeps on giving because life itself is the mother of all givers, ha! So thank you very much for experiencing life through you, for us.
I combined several of your posts as inspiration to write a friend, a retired and stubborn surgeon in Colorado, who basically is "cripple" as he walks his path. I occasionally write secret notes of love to friends, family and strangers, without mailing them in any form, just because. My desire is to connect the good in me, with humanity and without expectation. (Sorry about the length)
"Hi there.
Early this morning, I embarked on a dedicated walk for you, my friend. For a mile and a half, I trekked along a new path near the Fort Worth Zoo, hugging the manicured edges of the Trinity River. It was a testament to the efficient use of taxpayer dollars, creating a serene and well-maintained environment.
As I strolled, I noticed a narrow, shadowy entrance from a short distance. Uncertainty crept in, as the unknown often breeds stress and fear. Like Wilbur the pig in "Charlotte's Web," I hesitated, sweaty and curious, contemplating whether to proceed down this unfamiliar road.
Taking a deep breath, I forged ahead with gusto, embracing the adventure. To my delight, the road less traveled led me back to my usual, safe walking path, where the old trees provided a welcoming shade, offering respite from the unwelcome Texas heat. It was a gift, a reminder that sometimes the unknown can lead us back to the familiar, enriched by the journey.
I hope you can feel the downhome, good vibrations emanating from your friend back home. Regardless of your mood or disposition, my day will be filled with visions of you taking your own walking trip, one momentous step at a time, with the perfect clip. I'll be there with you, in spirit, sharing the journey.
I love this essay, Sue. Thank you for writing it.
Like you, I’ve travelled, worked, lost and grieved, and my next adventure is inward.
Sending you solidarity for the road.
Thank you Jackie! Glad to know we are fellow travelers in the human experience ! ❤️
Wow, you are on your way!!!
Sue, this is truly inspiring, beautifully written, and a great source of courage for those who embark on a journey of self-discovery. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Thanks Crystal for being a fellow traveler!
How music can bring us back to a moment and frame the decades that have passed. I appreciate you including the music video, what a memory (and ear worm for the rest of the day 😂). The questions that you pose and ponder in your writing help to illuminate my path. I love to write and wonder after reading your latest piece.
Thanks Suzy…writing and wondering, that sounds exactly like what we are doing here at TL. Appreciate you being here. ❤️
Sue - love this post. There is a card line that was started by a young woman who lost her Dad to cancer - https://thoughtfulhuman.co and her cards are plantable. She aimed her cards at people who were dealing with a loss, depression, cancers, etc…all awkward situations for expression of support.
I found her in a coffee shop in the town adjacent where I lived at the time. She is now in Targets and select Whole Foods and growing.
RE: By being taken out of our element, we’re brought back to ourselves.
Hello Miss Sue. Today is 15 June 2024. All of your posts are inspiring, no matter our adult age. You give us the gift that keeps on giving because life itself is the mother of all givers, ha! So thank you very much for experiencing life through you, for us.
I combined several of your posts as inspiration to write a friend, a retired and stubborn surgeon in Colorado, who basically is "cripple" as he walks his path. I occasionally write secret notes of love to friends, family and strangers, without mailing them in any form, just because. My desire is to connect the good in me, with humanity and without expectation. (Sorry about the length)
"Hi there.
Early this morning, I embarked on a dedicated walk for you, my friend. For a mile and a half, I trekked along a new path near the Fort Worth Zoo, hugging the manicured edges of the Trinity River. It was a testament to the efficient use of taxpayer dollars, creating a serene and well-maintained environment.
As I strolled, I noticed a narrow, shadowy entrance from a short distance. Uncertainty crept in, as the unknown often breeds stress and fear. Like Wilbur the pig in "Charlotte's Web," I hesitated, sweaty and curious, contemplating whether to proceed down this unfamiliar road.
Taking a deep breath, I forged ahead with gusto, embracing the adventure. To my delight, the road less traveled led me back to my usual, safe walking path, where the old trees provided a welcoming shade, offering respite from the unwelcome Texas heat. It was a gift, a reminder that sometimes the unknown can lead us back to the familiar, enriched by the journey.
I hope you can feel the downhome, good vibrations emanating from your friend back home. Regardless of your mood or disposition, my day will be filled with visions of you taking your own walking trip, one momentous step at a time, with the perfect clip. I'll be there with you, in spirit, sharing the journey.
Continue to take good care of yourself.
Much love – Darlene