-Catching up with Kevin. He has a new job and he's very stressed about it. It sounds like he's being bullied by some of the other employees. He's younger than them and not as experienced. I tried to explain that they're obviously going through their own issues and unfortunately taking it out on him. I told him to stay strong and to just keep doing what he's doing. I also told him about the 4 steps. Maybe that will be helpful for his next week.
-laughter
-the act of laughing
-living moment to moment
-the little things
-the ordinary things
-the extraordinary things
-being present in my struggles. I know it's just a moment. I know it'll pass.
-Coaching the teens. They are awesome. I love watching them perform (for the most part.) They are so uninhibited its truly inspiring to watch. They're some of the best improvers in town.
-Catching up with Hannah. It was really great to talk to her and see how she's been doing. She takes on so much sometimes I worry about her. She always seems to have it together though. I admire her passion. She also gave me some birthday presents tonight. Since I'm now "in touch" and "present" with my "feelings," when I get cards or gifts, I realize I'm almost at the verge of tears. I feel such gratitude. Here are some pics:
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| Punch Pizza. Basil, artichoke, and green olives. #win |
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| My three lovely gifts from Hannah A book, a necklace, and earrings. #win |
-seeing a tiny mouse outside the restaurant. It's so rare to see a wild mouse outside. I was strangely delighted.
-Catching up with Lydia. We had a long conversation about how she was doing, feeling, what she wanted to change in her life, etc. She said some things that really hit home with me. I struggle some times when I'm not able to push my own thoughts out when listening to others. I want to be present for Lydia. I want to help her through her struggles and not make it about my own. I try to empathize with her, but the only way I know how to do that is to share that I know what she's going through personally. I'm trying to find the balance. I know I'm a great listener, which I know can be comforting in itself, but I also wish I was good at knowing what to say and giving advice.
-Catching up with Lydia. We had a long conversation about how she was doing, feeling, what she wanted to change in her life, etc. She said some things that really hit home with me. I struggle some times when I'm not able to push my own thoughts out when listening to others. I want to be present for Lydia. I want to help her through her struggles and not make it about my own. I try to empathize with her, but the only way I know how to do that is to share that I know what she's going through personally. I'm trying to find the balance. I know I'm a great listener, which I know can be comforting in itself, but I also wish I was good at knowing what to say and giving advice.
-this quote: It is not joy that makes us grateful, it is gratitude that makes us joyful
-music
-as always, my friends.
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