Hey, when something terriblewretchedmiserableuglyawfulhorribleunbelievableynasty happens to you–a ton of bricks falls on your head and there’s no unbricking the pain–what do you do?
First, of course, I would imagine you try to understand where the bricks fell from and why they fell…
Fault?
Blame?
Mistake? (That would be the best choice.)
Second, I would imagine you try to figure out if there’s anything you can do about it, past picking up the bricks and stacking them out of the way. If they’re new bricks make a path of them somewhere. If they’re used bricks, ditto.
My Catholic husband would say to “offer it up.” That’s an idea that really appeals to me. Take The Terrible Happening in both hands and lift it up so The Powers That Be know it’s for them, and they’ll look at it, say to one another, Hmmm, this is from (fill in the name), wonder what she/he/they want us to do with a bunch of bricks? Whoa, here are bits of flesh, oh dear…
Just wondering.
It interests me–nay, I find it so interesting, so surprising–that bad things happen to good people. Oh, so you’ve heard that one? Yep. Of course at the end of that spectrum is the guy who says, Oh no, bad things happen to BADDIES!
True.
But I’m not one for getting even.
I’m one for a smooth surface. Loving. Happy. Grateful.
Oh well. One takes one’s portion and is, as I say, grateful.
So many blessings a bunch of bricks falling on your head doesn’t even things out.
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Nice!
Gratitude is everything.
Love!
Thank you, David. Much love back.
I find myself wondering if you have recently received a ton of bricks, or if you are reflecting on the hard-won wisdom of the years. Regardless, I have seen you respond to some smaller brick-falls, and I admire the grace you offer up in those situations.
Oh Deborah. You are the best. Love!
What happened?
I learned a lot.
Your poem to the unexpected and unwelcome is a reminder to be grateful for the majority of factors that are doing well! ✨👌
Thank you!❤️❤️
So true-So true
Ain’t it just…?
Somehow, we’re programed to focus on what’s wrong and it takes wisdom, Thanks Sylvia, and intention to do the counter intuitive and focus on our blessings.
You are among my blessings…