“Buddhism teaches that joy and happiness arise from letting go… There are things you’ve been hanging on to that really are not useful and deprive you of your freedom. Find the courage to let them go.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Last week, this gorgeous handmade cedar box arrived at my door. It was made by a native artist on the West Coast. Pam Thurman and Barb Plested sent it for my birthday. How sweet is that? It smells so good, too. It really took me back to a cedar chest my mother had when I was little. I learned to play drums on it. That’s why she doesn’t have it anymore. Then, a few weeks ago, me and Sandy Davis had a long phone call. We promised to trade art works since neither of us had a piece of the other’s. Today, my new Sandy Davis arrived. It’s from her barn series, and I’m thrilled to give it a home. She’ll live on the cedar box for now where I can see it and count my blessings until I turn out the light at night. I really don’t know how I got so lucky to have such gracious, giving, compassionate friends. They make my life rich beyond measure.
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