can make or break your day and possibly your spirit also.
I've had a few 'one' encounters this week that have had me up, down and all around emotionally.
Tuesday was my day with Bella after three weeks away. She was so happy to see me, kept kissing and hugging me, and was in such a wonderful mood that we had a great day. We played, we shopped a bit, we sang and read and laughed. A very nice 'homecoming' for me.
Then I came home to find more than 30 emails concerning a future event in which I was going to participate. All these emails and many more to follow this week were the result of 'one' person and 'one' email to all of us. The issue is a valid consideration but the method was more of an attack and threat than sharing of information. Needless to say, this deflated my happy 'Bella' mood. I then spent too much time and emotion researching the issue and how I am impacted by it and trying to make a decision on my participation. I am very aware of how I let this affect me, but still struggled with how much chaos 'one' can create for many.
Wednesday's mail brought another 'one' that helped me switch gears emotionally and get back to the sewing machine. I received a lovely thank you note from a hospital that had received some of my Linus blankets. I quickly found another top to put together for quilting today. That 'one' note lifted my spirits. I guess I was a 'one' for a positive cause.
So, before I get stitching, I have to remind myself to be aware of what I do and say as a 'one'. Choose affirming and helpful.
What 'power of one' has touched you lately? What can you do as a 'one'?
Karen
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