I am your Bright Shadow
I am the Goodness you've denied.
The Crone tells us that there is enough suffering in the world; it's time to look for joy in something that got left behind in the daily trudge of life. It's okay to be happy, even when the people around us seem to be miserable. Our 'shine' may even brighten some corners that benefit other people. But Menoros, who loves to control everything and everyone around him, is a caution not to be overly perky with our 'Save the World with Sunshine' anthem. It would be much better if people notice a change in us and ask about it, rather than us chase them down the street trying to convert them. As the 12 Steppers put it, "attraction rather than promotion."
Our help is usually not very helpful. Our help is often toxic. And help is the sunny side of control. Stop helping so much. Don't get your help and goodness all over everybody. ~Anne Lamott
[There is a wonderfully wise and funny 16 minute video by Lamott that can be found here.]
*And turn on the transcripts so you can read along if you wish.
*And turn on the transcripts so you can read along if you wish.
leading by example rather than words and chains. We should have it tattooed on our wrist, far better than a wrist watch or fitness tracker.
ReplyDeleteI get it, especially when we find something that helps us or brings us insight. But what is true for one is not necessarily beneficial for another.
DeleteLots of gratitude and paying attention to all the gifts around us, bests the misery flu. Thanks for sharing the Anne Lamott video.
ReplyDeleteLamott is awesome - glad you enjoyed the video!
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