Gail, you had me at shortcake. :) I couldn't read that letter as my tolerance for sadness is running short these days, but the excerpt was interesting. I was just thinking yesterday about "negative" emotions like envy and hate. I believe to allow them and feel them is to be fully human, and they should not be denied. It's what we do with those feelings, and whether we allow them to take us over, that matters.
I had a little taste of envy yesterday...we helped do a little moving for my sister/brother-in-law. They are moving into a bright, shiny, brand new home. It is so beautiful! I'm working on my vicarious joy and might be inspired to clean my own house today. ❤
I appreciate, "It's what we do with those feelings..."
Gail, you had me at shortcake. :) I couldn't read that letter as my tolerance for sadness is running short these days, but the excerpt was interesting. I was just thinking yesterday about "negative" emotions like envy and hate. I believe to allow them and feel them is to be fully human, and they should not be denied. It's what we do with those feelings, and whether we allow them to take us over, that matters.
I had a little taste of envy yesterday...we helped do a little moving for my sister/brother-in-law. They are moving into a bright, shiny, brand new home. It is so beautiful! I'm working on my vicarious joy and might be inspired to clean my own house today. ❤
I appreciate, "It's what we do with those feelings..."
Thank you Karen!
Yes- vicarious joy!
Moved to not scatter words about.
Moved by all you offered.