REVERB | DAY 5 |

prompt: worthy

Who have you taken for granted? Write to them a handwritten note expressing how you truly feel about them. Then mail it. I promise, it will be the best gift they ever receive, or you ever give. (Author: lee currie) 
it is truly impossible for me to list everyone and nearly find the time to pen a handwritten letter to all those i feel i take for granted. this year, i think i took a lot of folks for granted. and i learned a great deal from it. but i think the biggest step in self growth is realizing first, that you HAVE in fact taken someone for granted. almost like realizing you owe someone an apology.

i often take friendships for granted, because i just assume, if i drop off he face of the earth and don't reach out or respond to them, when i go to my dark and twisty spot, they will still be there to pick me up when i fall and i need them most. my dear friends, i have learned this year, that is not at all true. lesson learned this year. i learned to do better and give more to my friendships.

i often take the daily folks that help me get through a day for granted. but without their care, i wouldn't have someone to look after my child at school, keep us on track at the dentist and the doctor, have a good hair stylist, and those that really know what i need at the craft store! i know, sounds silly, but those sorts of things are important in your life and make time spent so much more valuable. taking good care of these people, showing up on time, and keeping your appointments is vital. being thoughtful to them - appreciative and spoiling them now and then - goes miles. and knowing - their days are just as tough as yours? makes a world of difference. lesson learned this year. respect those boundaries and you will get so much more out of those vital relationships.

i will pen a few letters to some close partners this year before it is out. there are some heartfelt tender feelings on my mind that need to get out. it will be tough. and meaningful. and i know those that receive it will need to hear it and will be touched. because we all need a pick me up now and then.

be worthy of yourself once in awhile, and the one person i've learned to never, ever, ever take for granted, is myself. biggest lesson learned this year.