A rainy day reminder about what really matters (9 sep 25) 

A Rainy Day Reminder About What Really Matters

Today was cool and rainy - the kind of day that usually invites you to slow down. But I was excited because I'd been looking forward to this lunch date with a dear friend. What started as simple food somehow felt like a feast. We shared stories over traditional black coffee, then she brought me to this cozy spot serving warm milk pudding with ginger - something I hadn't tasted in years.

But it wasn't the food that left me feeling so full. It was watching a beautiful friendship flourish. Good friends don't have to be people we've known forever - they're simply souls we can relate to and bond with. Sometimes fate brings the right people into our lives at exactly the right moment. It was the open, unguarded conversation that followed. The kind where nothing needs to be hidden, where you can simply be present with another human being.

As we spent hours dreaming together, my heart felt as satisfied as my stomach. It reminded me of a few things we often forget in our busy work lives:

Gratitude transforms ordinary into extraordinary: I'm grateful for this friend's time, presence, her wise sharing and comforting, encouraging words. That simple meal became memorable not because of what was on the table, but because of the appreciation I brought to it and the person across from me. And who knows? The wild ideas we're dreaming of might just come true.

Common humanity connects us deeply: In our daily lives, we often wear masks. But there's something profound about authentic sharing - it reminds us we're all navigating similar hopes, fears, and dreams.

Simplicity often holds the greatest wisdom.: Keep life and relationships simple - no hidden agendas, don't overthink. With simplicity comes genuineness. Sometimes the most nourishing experiences aren't found in complexity, but in the quiet moments of genuine connection where we can simply be ourselves.

What ordinary moment became extraordinary through genuine connection for you recently? Sometimes it's as simple as a bowl of warm milk pudding shared with the right person at the right time. 

🌷 from Linda's desk @ Tulip Meadows 🌷