I feel the need to follow up yesterday’s blog. Probably because I’m a perfectionist and I’m stressing out that you all think I’m a depressed basket case. While I have plenty of basket case moments, I assure you, all is well. You know how you have those days where you want to call in sick, not shower and wear your rattiest sweat pants, and you don’t even care who sees you? That was my blog post yesterday. (Of course, those who know me well know that I don’t actually own ratty sweatpants and I can barely survive 24 hours without a shower — but that’s a whole different blog!) Anyway, I needed to be messy for a day.
In college I waitressed at this nicer restaurant near Villanova. I was one of the only college kids who worked there, and one night another waitress said to me something along the lines of, “What could be so hard about your life?” She wasn’t trying to be mean, but I think she was saying what most people tend to think — only those who look like train-wrecks are hurting. I guess my point is, lots of people hurt. In different ways, in different times. And that's okay. And we need to be more gentle with each other. Everyone has a story.
So here is my horoscope for today — a day late but still fitting! The words “connect” or “connection” are mentioned 8 times in two paragraphs. I just thought it was an interesting coincidence! Here are a few excerpts from it:
You may feel outgoing and have a desire to connect with others today.
Simply by reaching out to those you love and sharing your affection in clear and honest ways, you will likely encourage them to reciprocate the gesture.
Good ways to share your affection would be speaking your feelings in a private setting, (Okay - clearly not the route I took)
or perhaps writing a heartfelt letter to let someone know how much you care. (well, sort of…)
However, by gathering our courage and sharing ourselves honestly with others, we enjoy the benefits of strong and meaningful connections. This allows us to create a greater sense of purpose in our interactions with others, as well as a sense of satisfaction about the quality of our relationship connections. (Yes! Now, that’s what I’m talking about.)
I’m okay with being messy once in a while. I’m striving for those quality relationships and meaningful connections. And despite my moments of sadness and weakness, I know I carry with me a certain strength as well. It’s all good.
Besides all this connection business, what I got from my horoscope is the message to go out and par-tay! Maybe I cut those parts out but it was in there -- just look at the title! Anybody available???
I’ll end with this, which has no significant meaning but made me smile this morning:
(from Pinterest)
(from Pinterest)
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