The idea is to write about the Small Joys here and not Social Media, but I have slipped and posted on Twitter instead.
Let me catch up:
Day 2
Number randomizer says 313.
Practice Positive Self Talk
this is lovely. Like anyone I could use more practice on this. Between work and social interactions and a visit to the dermatologist looking over my whole naked body (gulp), I got plenty of practice. A friend on Twitter posted for all of us that we are valued and loved, and I used that as my mantra for the day. I had lunch with a former co-worker and then drinks with two other former co-workers and they all reminded me I am valued. My husband wrote me a lovely private message saying i love you in a cute way, and I felt loved. So these were all *external* validations, but I used that to pump up the internal voice: I am valued and loved.
And the dermatologist? Sure he was examining my body, but he was there to help . Looking for unusual growths or anything unhealthy on the skin. He did not find anything, and I am good for a year. As a pale person in a tropical climate, I appreciate this confirmation. I am healthy. I am valued. I am loved. That feels good.
Day 3
Number randomizer says 59
Give money
So much for my thought on day 1 that not all these Small Joys would be expensive! I gave $47 last night to Harris/Walz, since it was end of their fundraising quarter. Then with pulling this Small Joy this morning, with my husband's suggestion, I gave $50 to Whitney Fox who might beat Crazy Congresswoman Luna over in Pinellas County. I will also be open to giving out cash to whomever I see on a street corner. I do that intermittently, and obviously today would be an opportunity.
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