Effort as Evidence

Putah Creek, UC Davis, CA

One of the things about writing a blog every day is that you find yourself looking for material. Maybe even looking too hard. The point for me with these posts is to notice the unexpected and discover its meaning. I don't want to put the cart before the horse, in other words.

Yesterday there was a little pressure as I began my commitment to observation and writing. Was there anything to report? My day was filled with my own personal shortcomings. I had really been focusing on the negative. At the end of the evening, as I reflected, I realized that unexpected gifts can come along to fill in the gaps where I had failed. I had spoken with two friends that day who offered support when I most needed it. Both phone calls were unsolicited. Sometimes you receive an unexpected gift and it can be a reminder to try harder yourself, especially when you think you are failing miserably. Try harder because other people are trying too. 

Libby