If We Knew The Value...
If we knew the value we provide
just by breathing – being – as we are;
all our private to-do’s and must-be’s
would shatter in the air, and drop.
– Deborah Fels
- Chief Arvol Looking Horse and Greta Thunberg at Standing Rock
Some considerations about expectations:
Expectations that others have for us
and maybe tougher, those we hold for ourselves:
“I wish I was … by now”.
Truth is, we grow and change – as do others.
It may not show, so there’s a magic
in allowing each other our quirks,
and truly LISTEN and hear what’s behind
how someone presents themselves – now.
When we shift, it may unsettle connections
– as if we changed our phone number or address.
Others may like a role we fill
for them to be dependable
– they’d like to know who we are to them,
and how they can find us.
But – that may not give room to evolve.
If we can relax and just BE,
let people know us as we are
and respectfully listen
– we may learn who THEY are now
– everything can shift
and expectations can
‘Shatter in the air, and drop’.
May you have warmth & quirkiness,
and look forward to lovely surprises!
– Best, Deb