by ingrid
24. February 2011 06:04
My mother is retired. She lives graciously with time to visit friends, write notes and be available when needed. My mother and her friends compose handwritten cards of support.
Yet, my mother has the time. Most of us do not. Though we say we’ll visit, do we? And though sending a card of support is nice, stopping by the card store to pick up a card takes time - to find just the right card with just the right sentiment. And to pick up a few? Harder still.
We live our lives within a reality of busy schedules. When we shop for cards we’re hurried. Then to send it we have to dig around for a stamp and remember to drop it in the mail box.
We don’t live the gracious lives of our mothers. Yet we ache to be more present in the circumstances of those we care about. As we dash through our days, we are increasingly aware of our slipping connections to each other. As we “check the relationship” box we feel a lack of integrity in our efforts. Heartpings help us reconnect to a sincerity we yearn for.
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