The most underrated act of kindness is letting people be. Let them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don't understand. Everyone's got something that lights them up. Let them shine, even if it's not your thing. Jay Shetty
When this quote scrolled across my screen I felt like it was written for me. And it's a great reminder for all of us as we gather with friends and family during this holiday season. Let's let others shine!
I mispronounce words and mix my metaphors all the time. I talk way too much about a show I'm loving right now and can go on and on about the details of project or new idea that excites me. Many of these things are not Paul's thing....but he listens to me anyway. I obsess about menus for family gatherings and I have odd little quirks about ridiculous things around the condo that Paul puts up with....humors...and mostly radically accepts. But almost always...he let's me shine.
Thank you Paul....for this underrated act of kindness and love. And thank you for this lovely found object...perfect for this week of Thanksgiving.
I've been writing about my joyful puttering every day for almost 11 years now...and it still lights me up.
I hope there are things that light you up...and I hope you join me as we let each other shine!
I am so very thankful to have found your blog - it helps me start each day on joyful footing☺️ I too am a rambler when I get excited, and my family mostly has learned to just let me have at it😉 Wishing you & yours a holiday full of thanks and giving❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lori....that warms my heart! It's nice to know there's a fellow rambler out there and I'm so glad your family lets you shine! Happy holiday season to you too!
DeleteYou light up my morning every time I read your posts. Keep it up! I consider myself to be a "professional" rambler.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Oh...thank you Kathy! Yet another little piece of common ground. Let's keep shining...and rambling! Happy Thanksgiving!
DeleteI have been following your blog for several years, and it is always such a delight to read it first thing in the morning. I am so grateful for your thoughts and insights and your wonderful “ramblings”! You are among good company. 🤗 Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear from you Cheryl. Thank so much for the kind words....it means a lot. It's so reassuring to be in good company with my ramblings. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
DeleteI love that quote, this post and your blog, MaryAnn!! I feel like I'm 'visiting' your world and look forward to it every day. You've helped me to look for joy in everyday things and it has influenced my life and my artwork. So, thank you so much for writing your blog, beautifully, I might add and I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving! And, by the way, my husband is much like yours, letting me shine, and I appreciate that so much!
ReplyDeleteI loved this post too...thank you for sharing in that with me. I'm so glad you visit my world...and I'm enjoying my visits into your world on Instagram. Aren't we blessed with supportive spouses! Yay!
DeleteYour writing light up my day everyday ever since I found your blog! I’m not sure how I found you but I’m so happy I did.
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Lily
Thank you so much Lily! So happy you find a bit of light here and your kind words mean a lot to me. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
DeleteThat Japanese lantern is a perfect symbol for letting people SHINE! Your message is well-timed, what with family gatherings at hand on Thanksgiving but, truly, when would that message ever be anything other than timely! I'm setting an intention to be mindful tomorrow to let those in my company be precisely exactly who they are, and let myself be among those whom I honor : )
ReplyDeleteI am grateful, as ever, for your shining light on joy as your everyday modus operandi, MaryAnn. ❤️