This is a brief post as my eyes are drooping already with exhaustion. Today, I want to take a moment to wonder at the simplicity of those gentle hearts and kind words that are bestowed on me, almost without any appreciation, every day. In recasting some recent events to a friend this evenign, I received what was intended as an empathetic, rapport-building response that sounded something like "most of the world is jerks anyway." It struck a nerve, as I had been pondering the opposite all day. Although it is easy to obsess on a sour incident or singular ugly relationship, I find there is a lot more that is remarkably good in my environment than I often recognize. The positive, nurturing encounters actually outweigh those unhealthy ones if I choose to do the math. Simple smiles, supportive hugs, enthusiastic and passionate responses to learning/teaching, and a few kind words are blessings that fall upon me every day. And I am infinitely grateful.
(sending a heartfelt hug and a few kind words to all of you out there everywhere... because I know that you need them too!)
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