A regular Saturday, woke up ready to go through my day, nothing special planned, just the usual bustle of being alive. I had a meeting with Hercules( for privacy and all I'll call him that 😎) We got there met some beautiful people, looked around, took some notes, ate a little and yeah our work there was done. A lot was going on that day, in my heart and mind but I wasn’t trying to project that on this new day so I just pushed through, trying not to let whatever it was get to my head.
We had pizza, drank some wine, listened to Rhumba and talked, a lot. We talked about what we have been up to, family, our successes and failures, our fears, the big breaks, everyday wahala and the insignificant things that put a smile on our faces. He listened, with his heart and eyes, he asked follow up questions, he catered to my every whim and in the midst of this somewhat random day my heart was getting lighter.
People can be getaways, answers can be walking ,talking humans, in plain sight the whole time, but we miss it because we are looking for grand, obvious, extrinsic expressions. A person can be the warmth of a sunset and the cool ocean breeze, a refreshing cold drink on a hot day. The catch is do you have a ready heart and open mind. The best things in life are free, so free that they are easy to ignore, you don't have to earn them so they look cheap and so small they look insignificant. The healing or recharge you desire could be right in front of you, pay attention.
Sometimes we get so familiar with ourselves, with our journeys and struggles that we underestimate the impact, the growth that happens behind the scenes. We don’t see the change in us, our strength and evolution. The truth is, one day is a long time in the life of a determined soul and small things done consistently yield great results. You are not the person you were yesterday, it doesn’t matter how tiny the change you make seems, usually it’s too small to quantify especially in the beginning, but keep going, in good time growth will be manifest.
Whether you are big or small, young or old, weak or strong, the underdog, the black sheep, whatever you tell yourself or people say you are, keep working on yourself because when you least expect it you will be the medicine that someone needs, an answer to someone’s prayer. You never know when life will need you to pour into another soul, you want to be ready when that time comes. Keep reading those books, eating healthy, going for therapy, exercising, hustling, studying, praying, dusting yourself off when you fall, talking, writing, whatever it is, keep doing the work. The ones you are for will definitely see and hear you, someone out there is going to need what only you can give.
People in our lives need and will continue to need us in profound ways. sometimes they won’t have the courage to speak up. I mean we all have something we are dealing with, sometimes they don’t even know what they need. If we are going to be their eyes and ears we have got to get strong. Stock up on love, faith, good energy, honesty, patience, lots of kisses and warm hugs and yes wine! Know where to go when you need a refill and go there as often as you can, don’t wait too long, don’t wait till your waters run dry.
A big hug to Hercules for holding fort that saturday, words can never be enough. Thank you for reminding me that it’s okay to receive, to let others love on you sometimes, it's food for the soul, my heart is full. My cup was almost empty, now there’s more to give. People can be places, where you can go and breathe again, get a fresh view, new strength for the journey ahead, they love you just because and they have fun doing it. Its okay to take a break, run and hide once in a while, get your pazzazz back, everyone may not get it, its okay. May you be a place, may you find your place.
The covid pandemic has affected so many lives the world over, some more than others. Now more than ever we need to be more present, more compassionate. Take some time to really rest, pay attention to those around you more, take care of yourself and yes, you can do it all, if you get strong one precious day at a time.
Happy new month sweet people!
Happy easter!
Till next post,
adios ❤❤❤