My friend Marc sent the above short to me today…it is well worth the 5 minutes It appears it was made a couple of years ago. I think about where I was at then. Trying to make sense of a new way working and living. Not having the energy anymore to grade people on "style points." Funny how certain images/places in time stir you.
This short clip was timely, considering my struggle to learn how to live differently-in light of my father's passing.
I've cried today more than I have in a while.
Here's what crossed my heart and mind as I watched the above video:
- The last communication I had with my father was a kiss. No words, just a kiss.
- It's never a good idea to pretend…be vulnerable.
- I'm glad God introduced a level of humility to me 3 years ago that I needed desperately. It softened my heart and allowed me to see with eyes of forgiveness and tenderness-specifically toward my father.
- I hugged and kissed my son when he got off the bus today. We've always shared physical affection, but today I needed to plant a seed.
- I don't know when my heart will mend.
- Maybe what's inside me has changed the world (thank you, Robin).
- Even the strong need to allow themselves to be weak.
I have been brief here.