“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend who cares.”
Henri Nouwen
Thankfully, I had the best night of sleep in three weeks. 😊 Awoke to a lovely fog which is not as prevalent in our area as they are in the east. This is taken at the CSU Oval near one of my favorite coffee shops about 10:00. It has a feeling of mystery to it. The sun burned off the fog about 11:00 am offering us blue skies and sunshine. I am in a much better place today with life. It is easy to awfulize the future which is what I was doing yesterday. I find myself with more gratitude today. Hope you have a great day! In reference to the quote, I pray to be that kind of friend.
4 Comments
Tom Dills
Awfulize – a new Monteism!
Glad to know your mindset has improved, and good night sleep, while elusive, can help a lot. I know you are not out of the proverbial woods yet, but a positive view has got to help a bunch. Hang in there!
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Tom. There are more challenges to face with the getting older stuff. Ain’t always fun. There is still some dread with my future but I know enough to stay in the present. Roaming around in my head about the future is not good. I will not take credit for awfulize but it fits sometimes.
Faye White
A good night’s sleep can work wonders for a troubled mind. Well, it’s good for everything!
Monte Stevens
Yes, it is, Faye! Hope you have a good Friday the 13th.