I intended to take it easy today. Running errands and being “productive” was too seductive. But, I managed to get in bed a few minutes early this evening and cozy up with your letter.
The phrase “vulnerable in the presence of joy” is just exactly the flavor of tenderness I’ve been feeling lately. Mostly because I’ve had so many opportunities to experience joy (or appreciation, since joy can sometimes be too intense to let in). Thank you for this sweet invitation to slow down. I think I’m going to sleep particularly well tonight :)
Thank you for sharing! I agree "appreciation" can sometimes feel gentler on our systems. Joy leaves me frightened sometimes, trying to "grasp" or hold on to the experience.
I hope you had a lovely night's rest and peaceful start to your week :)
I intended to take it easy today. Running errands and being “productive” was too seductive. But, I managed to get in bed a few minutes early this evening and cozy up with your letter.
The phrase “vulnerable in the presence of joy” is just exactly the flavor of tenderness I’ve been feeling lately. Mostly because I’ve had so many opportunities to experience joy (or appreciation, since joy can sometimes be too intense to let in). Thank you for this sweet invitation to slow down. I think I’m going to sleep particularly well tonight :)
Thank you for sharing! I agree "appreciation" can sometimes feel gentler on our systems. Joy leaves me frightened sometimes, trying to "grasp" or hold on to the experience.
I hope you had a lovely night's rest and peaceful start to your week :)