end of year post
This year was the year I spent more time on facebook sending my thoughts than lj. However, because so many people are on facebook, I do not actually say my thoughts. I simply state amusing anecdotes of my life. If I ever said anything too personal by accident, people would respond with alarm. So, I will continue to use lj too. I suppose I could just break out my trusty paper journal, but I have been using that more for lyrics and story ideas, rather than my thoughts on things. I guess I have compartmentalized my exhaling.
It has a been a great year on a family level, and a horrid year on a friend level. Not that I have had any problems with my friends, but a few lives have exploded around me, which affects myself and my children since my community in Albany is tight. But the family is happy, healthy, and financially stronger than ever. Something I trusted would happen, but there was always fear that we might struggle till the end of our days. It is nice to know we do not have to struggle anymore. This means, of course, that now we can afford to be generous. I told myself that many times when my friends were overwhelming me with their sadness- my life is good.
When my life is so good, that doesn't mean I should shut sad people out to keep me in my happy sphere. Instead, I can afford to be generous, I can give love and comfort, knowing I am amply supplied at home.
I hope everyone has a lovely New Year.
It has a been a great year on a family level, and a horrid year on a friend level. Not that I have had any problems with my friends, but a few lives have exploded around me, which affects myself and my children since my community in Albany is tight. But the family is happy, healthy, and financially stronger than ever. Something I trusted would happen, but there was always fear that we might struggle till the end of our days. It is nice to know we do not have to struggle anymore. This means, of course, that now we can afford to be generous. I told myself that many times when my friends were overwhelming me with their sadness- my life is good.
When my life is so good, that doesn't mean I should shut sad people out to keep me in my happy sphere. Instead, I can afford to be generous, I can give love and comfort, knowing I am amply supplied at home.
I hope everyone has a lovely New Year.