We really don't appreciate, enough, how the lovely little things of life contribute to making living enjoyable. Spending happy moments with dear and valued friends is high on the list of good things to do. I had special weekend catching up with special friends. On Friday afternoon, a takeaway hot chocolate and cuppa tea, followed by pottering about in various shops in Stornoway. In the process of being with one dear friend did I not meet up with many others. On Saturday night a lovely meal shared with more special friends, in a more private situation. Sunday was a real family day with positive interaction of each of the generations. All this expressing and defining the origins of the word "company" or "companionship", literally meaning together with bread. It was indeed a memorable weekend and having such lovely supportive company lifted my spirits. I find it important to be positively charged and ready for the autumn, and this is especially true this year with all the challenges faced personally and globally.
As we progress from the reassuring lighter days of summer we should be thinking of creative ways to fill the seasonal changes. For me it is vital to capture time to paint. I also have many little projects to complete and conclude. A few were begun when we first went into lock down some have been on the go even longer and all really must get attention now. Of course I intended to have all these things done once the lock down had been lifted... but a more important priority has been the care of my mother. I gain much inspiration with her example of determination, dignity and patience. It is a very special honour to look after an elderly parent and I have learnt a huge amount over these challenging months, as wisdom accrues with age and is the great gift the elderly pass on to us.
At the moment I am not looking too far into the future and certainly not making any plans. These are positive and cathartic things for me. Living in the moment and savouring the moment can fend off the overwhelming sadness that obviously prevails.
My thought on this last day of August 2020.
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