Yesterday I listened to a motivational speaker that said, at Thanksgiving everyone in his family is encouraged to bring one item that symbolizes their year. Over dinner conversation the others try to guess what it means. I took that to heart and tried to think of what that one item might be for me.
It is important to recognize that the item is a true reflection and not a facade. If you bring a bouquet of daisies, you are missing the point.
I decided my item would be my hiking sticks. To be honest, when my husband bought them, and for that matter even suggested them, he took his life into his hands. It was a weakness, suggesting what I couldn't do, and if you know me, you know I never, ever give in. Sometimes I wish I could dismiss these malfunctions as gremlins, but I can't do that either. So I Just. Keep. Moving. Forward.
Instead, the irony is that the sticks have taught me what I can do. From a literal sense, they let me go to the places I love to explore, and they empower me to go further. Symbolically, I feel recovery, endurance, fun, and hope. There is always hope.
How about you? What is your symbol?
Thanks heaven for small mercies….
Lol. Tell me why or I will assume you are always trying to make a point. PS. I love little cacti.
I love that. Well done.
my laptop, or the blue WordPress sign..this whole year my blog helped me get through my major fears and set-backs.
I love this one too. I think a lot of us can relate to that. The laptop is truly a book, a collection of us. Nice!!!
Thank YOU. I have missed being more present here. Speaking of "meds", surgery recovery nurses told me to stay off of social media and Amazon. Lol. Thought that was funny. I'm fine.
God. what happened to you??
please take care of yourself, and listen to the doctors. its for your own health.
do not mention it. and you HAVE to take care of yourself. I mean it!
I have done this ones during a team building event!
I brought a chess piece, the knight.
Donna, my symbol would be a golden angel, a present from Sacre Coeur in Paris, which I attached to my handbag a little over 12 months ago and it comes everywhere with me. So many positives have come into my life in that time including my new WordPress writing time and blogging family!
Donna, that's so nice of you to say and it's funny but now I realise it is possible to sense so much of a person's personality through their posts…online sister! I like that!!
What a great idea! Mine would be my Bible to symbolize how much my faith has grown this past year.
Yes, lacy. Your spiritual journey is such a reflection of your life and I love how it comes out in your writing . Hope your husband was able to be home. Thanks for stopping by.