Rather than thinking that our human capacity is only for the most convenient and pleasurable experiences, we trust that we have the unlimited ability to experience life to its fullness with its highs and lows, joys and sorrows.
You see, we need each other to hold on to hope. I couldn’t have come up with that solution on my own; I needed my dad and mom to help me.
I learned my lesson with these labradorite earrings – always wear backs on earrings even if it seems unlikely they could slip out. But I learned an even more important lesson – don’t give up.
I’m keeping the purple toaster to remind me that going slow is OK. It may even be advantageous in the long run.
Trying to control something that is not your responsibility is a waste of time and good energy.