Wednesday 16 March 2022
I woke up with that familiar question to my whereabouts and I smiled when I realised that I was in Johannesburg.
It is unusual driving back from places and having to really concentrate on my route. In a way it is keeping me focused on the moment and that is something that I'm really thankful to do. I used to spend many an hour regurgitating the past or worrying about the future that I wasn't in the present.
I had a wonderful call today from a friend who I have known since 1997. She reminded me of how I used to be.
'Cath, I have watched your trip with interest. When I met you, you were afraid of your own shadow, now look at who you are...'
I felt truly honoured and a little surprised. But really grateful that she was witness to my life and able to acknowledge me. It also reminded me that the anxiety that was running wild within me the other day was okay. It's just one of the hundreds of emotions that us humans feel and no longer a chronic state of who I am.
My gratitude intensified even more when my masseuse friend worked on my weekend-hiked and bruised body. Another thing that was so unlike the 1997 me, I hated massage on my body. Now, it has become a necessary part of my life.
Friends with benefits, life is better with them.
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