Happy December! Today marks the official start of the advent season....and in the liturgical world...it's the week of hope.
Brené Brown had good advice about hope after the election:
"Right now, the thing that is helping the most is micro-dosing hope. I have no access to big hope right now, however, I am asking myself how I can support the people around me? How can I make sure that, in the maelstrom of my emotions, I stay committed to courage, kindness, and caring for others regardless of the choices made by others? Doing the smallest next right thing is hard....but sometimes it's all we've got."
Micro-dosing hope and doing the smallest next right thing....I think I can do that!
Paul and I enjoy watching the dusky afternoon sky behind the woods during happy hour. We can see it from the couch.
It was especially pretty tonight.
I've returned to Brené's words many times since she posted them : )
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love the expanded view at this time of year? I keep exclaiming about how far I can see and being delighted by all the treasures that come into view once the leaves have dropped. So many fun surprises!
I actually think you sent this quote to me a while back. And YES....I love the expanded view....with all the shapes and bird and squirrel nests. I love all the seasons!
DeleteIt’s funny, really, how the starkness has such beauty. We see the light more clearly. Your beautiful photo captures it perfectly. ♥️
ReplyDeleteYes, there is beauty in the starkness. So glad you see that too!
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