Love this post, Maria! I'm a native Californian who is terrified of earthquakes. And as you point out, life in general is all about riding out those jolts, trusting things will happen the way they happen, and then we'll figure out a way to get our footing again. Happy to hear you're getting your writing legs back! And so interested in learning more about your trip!!!
Thank you so much for reading, Wendy. I agree, the thought of earthquakes is pretty frightening. Sometimes—not always, for sure—but sometimes I find my fear is worse than the actual jolts. Staying present can be challenging for me, but I find it helps.
Yes, I will definitely write about my trip in a future post, or maybe a few. It delivered in so many ways, a bit like a pricey-but-oh-so-worth-it mocha.😉Which, by the way, I have a hankering for now!
Lots to like in this, but best of all: "...when the earth rolls, life is pared back." I intend to use this frequently, and shamelessly unattributed.
Run with it, Uncle Ed.❤️
Love this post, Maria! I'm a native Californian who is terrified of earthquakes. And as you point out, life in general is all about riding out those jolts, trusting things will happen the way they happen, and then we'll figure out a way to get our footing again. Happy to hear you're getting your writing legs back! And so interested in learning more about your trip!!!
Thank you so much for reading, Wendy. I agree, the thought of earthquakes is pretty frightening. Sometimes—not always, for sure—but sometimes I find my fear is worse than the actual jolts. Staying present can be challenging for me, but I find it helps.
Yes, I will definitely write about my trip in a future post, or maybe a few. It delivered in so many ways, a bit like a pricey-but-oh-so-worth-it mocha.😉Which, by the way, I have a hankering for now!
Oh Maria, thank you! Reading your comment, and your reference to a mocha, brought a smile to my face! Thank you!
A perfect metaphor for so much of life. ❤️
So glad you’re finding your footing again.
Thanks so much for reading, Kristine. I'm so glad for our connection here on Substack!