Moments II

I cannot do better describing my revelations than I did in January of 2017. So, a reminder:

Once again, this holiday, I remembered what is most important in my life. Relationships. Once again, I was reminded that all we have are moments. This moment, right now. Always, right now. We have memories, of course. But they are just that. Memories. So we must be sure we are present, appreciating every one.

It can be as simple as holding a baby on your chest. Or holding someone’s hand as you look at the ocean. Or hugging your dog. Or sharing laughter over a silly game. Or eating biscuits with honey for breakfast two days in a row. Or more.

The bad stuff will come and go. Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, lost jobs, lost people. The good stuff may only come in moments. So grab them. Hold them tight. See the beauty around you. Savor joy when it comes.

One moment, Kiawah Island, December 2018

BECOMING- FEBRUARY 2019 BOOK SELECTION

This month’s book was another Book Club selection. Becoming by Michelle Obama is an engrossing personal biography taking the reader from her birth in the south side of Chicago through her days as First Lady of the United States.

This book is dense and full of personal detail. It is not self-effacing nor self-aggrandizing. She allows us to see her most personal struggles, from piano lessons as a child, to critical school counselors, to fertility, to reluctance to enter the political arena with her husband. We experience the surreal and challenging life of being the First Family.

I was already a fan of Michelle Obama, but after reading this book, my admiration for her strength and integrity grew exponentially. She and her extraordinary husband took on a task that could have destroyed them. Their humility, intelligence and resilience could serve as a blueprint for every leader of the free world. We are less without them.

Highly Recommend.