What’s gone right?

It has been a weird week. Old family wounds have reopened, requiring self-reflection and the search for new ways to mend them. Despite the wariness of it all, I am mucking through it all with keen observation. Noting my reactions both the positive and negative aspects. My observations have led to being a bit hard on myself on my shadow areas such as being quick to anger, domineering, apathetic and stonewalling.

So it was a welcome respite when I read this article by Lisa Olivera. She writes briefly about noticing “What’s not Wrong” when things feel a lil shitty. She made a list of what’s not hurting, wounded, what’s gone well. I liked this exercise.

“What’s not wrong during this weird little week?” Some answers:

• Stumbling upon a textile exhibition at the National Gallery of Art and my new respect and awe for textile artists.

• Spending time with my mom, aunts, and cousins who aren’t usually in America.

• School year is almost over.

• Spaciousness in my business, not feeling overwhelmed with work. Just the right mix.

• Coaching incredible people.

• My daily creative practice, making satisfying art.

• Seeing people more clearly, less black and white thinking, more compassion.

• Being okay with silence, making peace with boundaries.

• My skincare routine.

• The amazing morning runs I’ve had in the neighborhood.

• Chats with my youngest son.

• 8 hours of sleep.

• Farmer’s market reopened.