I actually think I prefer WordPress to Tumblr for writing.
I thought that I’d write something because I haven’t written in awhile, and the energy around here is somewhat low today. So much so that I’ve taken to listening to the very dramatic Symphony No. 2 by Sibelius. I am not a connoisseur of classical music by any measure, but I heard this piece live and my best (inarticulate) way to describe it was that my heart chased its swells and dips around every bend. So I kind of needed something like that to listen to today.
Last night was Thanksgiving, and I always feel like such a poseur wanting to celebrate it because it has no meaning or context for me save the 3 years I spent in the US. But then, I simply like the idea of it. I like the idea of a day set aside for Gratitude. Sanctuary in a safe, non-toxic home and all the gifts and wonders it supports me with, that gives me access and allows me to cultivate my thoughts and my person. Such a magnificent constellation of stars in my life to practice with. Each example of courage, mindfulness, and new possibility, near and far, that continues to feed and grow our collective spirit. Each tiny movement. Each kindness. Each presence.
Okay enough. I got my 2 minutes.
There are 15minutes left to the end of the workday and I’ve been hankering to get out of here for the past 2 hours.
