Gosh that story from the train is so touching, goes to show you never know how much a small kindness could mean to someone or what they might be going through at the time.
This was such a great way to start my Monday morning and it had me logging in to work with juicier thoughts than my typical "do the work and make all the things happen".
What a wonderful interview. I was so entranced and moved by the story of meeting Remedios on the train, the orange, the kindness of this stranger (Remedy!) and also what Zoe had to say about her strong sense of self and that wonderful Walt Whitman quote. So glad to have "met"her here and look forward to reading her books.
One thing I'm happy that worked out differently than I expected... hmm... this one shocks me to even write. But I am happy that I wasn't cured or that I found a "fix" for the neurological disorder I developed 8 years ago. It's flames licked every aspect of my life and the ashes that remained are now fertilizing an entirely new, and unconditionally peaceful, way of being with pain and discomfort. This is a lesson I will carry to my last breath.
It was such a joy to wake up to this, in part because Zoe and I have been friends since college, but even if she was a stranger I would have gleaned such wisdom from her answers to your wonderful questions. Thank you!
Gosh that story from the train is so touching, goes to show you never know how much a small kindness could mean to someone or what they might be going through at the time.
I feel the same way! Small moments of kindness have often buoyed me more than the person could probably ever imagine. I do my best to pay it forward.
I love these questions, Jane! Gosh, now I want to spend an entire weekend rereading house of mirth! It’s been too long.
Thank you, Jillian. I know, I had the same reaction!! Such a great book.
This was such a great way to start my Monday morning and it had me logging in to work with juicier thoughts than my typical "do the work and make all the things happen".
Hah! I love that! It really made my thoughts juicier, as well!
What a wonderful interview. I was so entranced and moved by the story of meeting Remedios on the train, the orange, the kindness of this stranger (Remedy!) and also what Zoe had to say about her strong sense of self and that wonderful Walt Whitman quote. So glad to have "met"her here and look forward to reading her books.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Amy! I love that story, as well! So beautiful!
One thing I'm happy that worked out differently than I expected... hmm... this one shocks me to even write. But I am happy that I wasn't cured or that I found a "fix" for the neurological disorder I developed 8 years ago. It's flames licked every aspect of my life and the ashes that remained are now fertilizing an entirely new, and unconditionally peaceful, way of being with pain and discomfort. This is a lesson I will carry to my last breath.
Kimberly, how extraordinary! I'm so glad you've found such deep peace and gratitude.
Now I want to reread House of Mirth!
Me, too! And Jillian said the same thing! We'll have a House of Mirth party!
It was such a joy to wake up to this, in part because Zoe and I have been friends since college, but even if she was a stranger I would have gleaned such wisdom from her answers to your wonderful questions. Thank you!
Aw, thank you, Martha! Zoe is so wise! I loved her answers! And what a great lifelong friend to have!!
Beautiful. Thank you. Also, perhaps Remedios was sent by the angels.
Yes, I agree!! Thank goodness for angels!
Inspiring interview for a Monday morning!
I'm so glad you felt that way, Monica! And I agree!