My Journey of Redemption

I suppose some day the newness of certain things will wear off a bit and I'll stop being so taken aback by them, but I'm hoping that this season of stark contrast will help me remember and live better. I suppose one benefit to come out of the hard stuff that was the last several years of my life is an acute appreciation for acts of everyday kindness. Feeling seen by others, and feeling valued. Doors held open for me, help offered, and initiative taken to smooth my path. Cheerful greetings, and people making a point of saying hi when they notice I'm new. Feeding my cat, talking to me for reasons other than needing something, looking out for my workload, and hospitality. Little everyday acts of kindness which means so much to me, because they have been rather sparse in my life for this last while. I fully admit it is partially my fault because the only way I could see to survive was to withdraw as much of myself as I could into a shell of efficiency and remoteness.