What are you happy about this weekend? I had my first Thai Massage yesterday and it was such a healing and therapeutic experience. I’d argue, it was the best massage I’ve ever had in my entire life and the cheapest for a longer time. They stretch you before the massage and boy, did I need that stretch! I’ve always been tense but the amount of tension I held in my body was/is unacceptable. Which reminds me, there’s a book I think everyone should read, myself included, called “The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.” Maybe we should read it together? Anyway, here are some things that made me happy this week…
Star’s Submission post, “11 Years of Patience”, just when I thought that true love didn’t exist. Star reminded me that it is real, it takes work and patience. To find someone patient with you in your human experience is such a blessing. To be patient with yourself and to others is such a beautiful and important way to offer someone love. If you haven’t already, give it a read.
Brianna’s Submission post, “Do I Really Love Me?” Not only does her submission offer readers questions to figure out what loving ourselves looks like, she gives us what the Bible means to love ourselves as well. It was a gentle but powerful reminder to take a look at how we are truly treating ourselves and if we are doing ourselves a disservice by not showing up the way we need to.
I finally got to see my dear friend Keith and we had some goooood sushi at Tobiuo in Cinco Ranch, Texas.
My roses delivery on Valentine’s Day…
This quote, “You made the right decision, it is just tough.” Offering myself different forms of duality in this time has been so freeing for me. I can acknowledge my shortcomings and appreciate my wins. I can acknowledge my wins and understand the sacrifice. That balance has been such a blessing for me.
The Woman King is on Netflix! I cried in the movie theater but now that I am in a safe space, I can cry how I need to! Such a beautiful movie.
The community is growing, the conversations are growing! A comment that made me happy:
Tola on “11 Years of Patience”,: “11 years doesn’t sound crazy when you start at 17. Now 11yrs starting at 30 is another question. It’s so hard to gauge when you are ready, currently at the crossroads in my relationship because I’m 29, inna relationship for 3yrs, and don’t want to do several more years before he knows. But everyone should whats best for them for sure. Your relationship sounds beautiful and I hope you both continue to love and grow.”
When we think about relationships, sometimes we compare our situation to other couples or what our life would be like if we were single. But, the best way to make the best of your situation is really honing in on what each person needs so that the relationship can grow and evolve as each person grows and evolves. That level of care and attention requires so much patience, so much forgiveness and sometimes, lots of confusion. But, if it is made to last it will. If it’s meant to be it will be. [This does not apply to emotional, financial and physical relationships]
Tell me about your weekend in the comments. I might be a little hermit this weekend, maybe grab some dinner with friends, who knows. I need some ideas lol!
xoxo
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