Well, this is an exceptional piece, honest, powerful, dignifying and heartfelt. I loved the language too, the narrative style. One of the best publications I've read since I joined Hive (merely a year, not that long, but still...)
I got a trick for you about gratitude: Say thanks every day when you wake up and every night when you go to bed, even if you have no particular reason. Just say the words. You'll see just how much better your situation becomes, including your job. You'll start seeing lessons there instead of things to stress over.
Welcome to the community, you grace us with your arrival. Blessings!
Steven is amazing, his posts are always exceptional and he also leaves the best comments that I have seen on this platform. He has been a huge support to me these past two years, I feel blessed to have connected with him on here xxxx
With this kind of reference, he's also instantly a favorite to me as well, hahaha. Much love, dear!
Aish, I sometimes read the comments you leave and I wonder if we are talking about the same Steven, lol. I am sure that is because of something inside of me and life up to this point when the humble, grateful response would be to say thank YOU so very much.
You are (and I know you will read this with sincerity as I have made my feelings clear a hundred times) one of the most beautiful, free-spirited souls I have ever had the fortune to cross paths with in my life on this earth.
Not many people have caused me to feel goosebumps repeatedly as I have read their heartfelt, emotional words regarding a whole myriad of very personal experiences. Way back in what seems like another lifetime I was always utterly enthralled and grateful when you gave me and those listening to the weekly show the opportunity of hearing you read them yourself.
There is something about that brogue in the voice and the most magnificent and beautiful words that had been woven together that kept me transfixed. I appreciate and love you more than you probably imagine.
Sorry for the delay. I am always playing catchup with comments as I have an utter inability to keep them brief, it's a curse, although one I bear gladly as I love to truly engage with those I cross paths with rather than just hit the comment section and run...
Thank YOU so much for the beautiful message and the fabulous encouragement, it is always such a boon to know another has read the piece you put so much time and effort into. Thanks for the awesome tip regarding the enormous power of gratitude too. I have taken up what some may consider a strange activity of late...
When I feel worn-out, frustrated, or even when I feel my mind patterns or mood heading South, I go to the closest mirror and smile at myself as if I am greeting someone that I love very much and care about. I gotta be honest, it doesn't always feel like the most natural thing in the world and I don't always initially feel like smiling but there is a magic that happens shortly afterward.
If people find this a little odd, that can only be considered their problem, right? If this acts as a stress valve (as I think it does) and helps me avoid a period of low mood then it is totally worth a few people thinking me to be an oddball. There really is something magical about a simple smile.
Again, thank YOU so much, wonderful to cross paths with you @drrune Ihope you have a truly wonderful weekend and an even better week to follow 🙂
Hello, Steven! Thanks for such a beautiful reply. Yes, I totally get that trick, it's wonderful! I do a lot of things in public that I'm certain people consider odd, but I care less and less about that, hahahaha.
And yes, smiles can truly transform our day, especially in the hardest situations, so I wish you an abundance of smiles and laughter from now on! Hugs from Venezuela!