 In Silence Retreat Button Last week, because of the 2 year anniversary of my Mom's passing, I didn't participate in Wishcasting Wednesday. I had decided to be silent for the day, even wearing a button I made on a personal retreat when I went out. In hindsight, it looks like I did honor the spirit of last week, just not formally saying 'I wish to choose silence to honor my Mom', but I wasn't thinking along those lines at the time. So here we are at another Wishcasting Wednesday. with Jamie asking What do you wish to enjoy? Oddly enough, the first thing I thought about was a George Michael/Wham from the 80s...which of course I had to share with you here! God I loved the 80s!
Who did not know George Michael was gay? Anyhoo~ A few weeks before the anniversary, my daughter and I had started the process of decluttering and releasing things I'd held onto from Mom's house, a bittersweet process. I surprisingly enjoyed the process. As the donation truck carried the bags away, I had this feeling of lightness. I hadn't realized I'd still been holding onto so much tension by holding on to so much of her stuff. So today, I wish to enjoy that lightness by continuing the process of letting go of Mom's things that hold no family history. And I'm still wishing to enjoy a few days at the beach (scheduled for the beginning of September) so I double wish for Hurricane Irene to dissipate so I can go to Myrtle Beach! Big sigh...yes physical stuff does weigh you down...thanks for sharing that. I always enjoy a visit with you, tea or not, and so it is with joy that i join with you in expressing that as you wish for yourself, so i wish for you also. May your heart be light and your memories be warm. 24/8/2011 01:14:25
Silence. 24/8/2011 01:43:13
Meaningful tribute to your Mom.
My mom is still with me, but as the executor of her estate, I know a day is coming (a LONG time from now, I hope!) when I'll have to deal with her belongings...I can only imagine what you've gone through to get to this place where you can now, lovingly and with ease, let some of the items go. May that continue for you, with grace. Comments are closed.
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