Five years ago today I went to the home of Tanya, a neighborhood friend, to meet with some other ladies to have a deep discussion and watch a Ted talk.
I met Tanya from a neighborhood book club and didn’t know her very well and was surprised and delighted when she visited me in the hospital.
I think this is why I trusted her and went to her home: she lived close to me (so this felt safe). The other women I didn’t know were fellow Moms with children close to my children’s age (so this felt safe.) Deep conversations are among my favorite activity so I knew it wouldn’t be taxing and I knew I could talk at the level of my own current abilities (and this felt safe.)
I am reminded that next time I visit Bakersfield, I will be more intentional to visit more people who have impacted me with their presence in ways I sometimes overlook.
This is a simple way to take gratitude deeper and add soulful delight to someone else’s day as they added to my life, perhaps not realizing it.
I will remember this for the last week of this blog series – the perfect bridge to November’s biggest American Holiday – Thanksgiving.
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I am so glad this encounter was a wonderful one. In the back of my mind I felt like there was gonna be a “wait for it” moment. You felt safe for so many reasons, and stil it turned out to be a nighmare, know what I mean?
So again, great that you had faith and were rewarded for it.
The world needs more people like Tanya – and you!
Such a beautiful reflection on healing and gratitude! I love how you find joy in the unexpected moments—truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
We never know when or where gratitude with show up Julie, sounds like your neighborhood meeting was perfect. I too need to visit more people who have impacted me. Have a wonderful weekend.
Ooh, I would love a neighborhood book club!! And it’s neat how often unexpected delight or gratitude involves other people.