"Things" That Remind Me of Di

There are so many things and places that remind me of Di.  She had so many things that she loved and she passed so many of those things on to those that she loved.  I remember so many times talking to her and wishing that I could get all those things for her that she dreamed of but really now, those "things" pale in comparision to the only thing that we have left; memories.

Altoids and the smell of them and the clank of the rectangular container opening and closing... Biolage leave-in-treatment... Crane Coffee alas no longer around... Delice Bakery alas no longer around either... Sunflowers... Hair Cuts and Colors... John Denver... NPR... Loving Those You Love With Vigor... Laughing... Printmaking... Papermaking... The Last Cigarette... Trips with the kids... Pork Roast with Rosemary... Smiles... Hugs that wrap around you like a blanket... Knuckle cracking... Fighting for parking at UNO... Death & Dying Course... Rearranging my apartment furniture... Washing Machines... Tacos & Tostadas... Coffee & mug warmer... Natalie Merchant... Storytelling... Hair Art Project...

Impact AND Choices AND GRIEF

What is the impact of a soul?

What is Grief?

Grief.

It is a 5-letter word that engulfs us all in one way, shape or form. 

Is it the sheer realization that in some tiny way as a tiny speck on this big planet that we have accomplished something, made something of something and are now done with our deed?  

I truly believe that there comes a time in everyone's life that meaning becomes more than just living, loving and laughing and turns into purposeful intentions.  We all must have the living, loving and laughing but we feel the need for more.  We all need more time.  We all want more time with that one special person or those special people in our lives that bring meaning to it all. 

More time to grieve. 

More time to make an impact.  

Choices are ours alone to make and how we chose to move forward and make a difference, an impact in the short time that we have on this great planet is all steeped in our own life, drive, emotions and motions. 

A soul, a person, a place, a thing all makes an impact in how they are portrayed, utilized, worked, molded, formed, watched, given, symbolized, created, drawn and wished upon.  

We all have the ability to make a difference and make an impact and some of go through life hoping to make an impact, some don't realize that they can make an impact or have the ability to do so.  Others, work their entire life to make someone smile, feel special with friendship and love and hugs and worthwhile impact.

Peace.

Love.

Cleansing Soul Wishes.

Always.

Cat