Not envying you on the rain. Loving our time in the perennial sun. Now in Australia, we shiver at night at 18 deg C. Especially camping. Already shorten our visit here in the “west” which is south. Going back to bali. It rains there as well. But at least it is warm.
Ok, here goes: my superpower? Appreciation, maybe. Sort of a near-constant micro-gratitude. I notice and appreciate things to admire and enjoy. Beautiful things, kind or skillful actions, kids being themselves, animals likewise, someone with an intriguing look to their face or posture, meaningful human interactions. I can easily be gobsmacked by clouds. It's a super-power because it changes my mood and how I act, and helps me be more open to people and see them (I hope) a bit more clearly. Part of me is always waiting for those things, and always finds them.
I absolutely love this superpower. It's the attention we pay to the small things with a right spirit that can make such a difference in how we approach life. Micro-gratitude--Yes!
Thanks for sharing! I don't often comment, but as a fellow immigrant to Portugal (Seattle to Tavira, Jan. 2024) I savor what you write. I aspire to your Portuguese skills: I still struggle with comprehension.
A favorite quote: "Sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is." Granny Weatherwax, in Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel "Carpe Jugulum".
Thank you for your kind words of support--they mean alot to me. Portuguese is hard and it takes time, so be gracious to yourself for trying. You will get there. That definition of sin in Pratchett's book is so accurate--when we fail to see the other's uniqueness and personhood.
Not envying you on the rain. Loving our time in the perennial sun. Now in Australia, we shiver at night at 18 deg C. Especially camping. Already shorten our visit here in the “west” which is south. Going back to bali. It rains there as well. But at least it is warm.
Warm is good!
Ok, here goes: my superpower? Appreciation, maybe. Sort of a near-constant micro-gratitude. I notice and appreciate things to admire and enjoy. Beautiful things, kind or skillful actions, kids being themselves, animals likewise, someone with an intriguing look to their face or posture, meaningful human interactions. I can easily be gobsmacked by clouds. It's a super-power because it changes my mood and how I act, and helps me be more open to people and see them (I hope) a bit more clearly. Part of me is always waiting for those things, and always finds them.
I absolutely love this superpower. It's the attention we pay to the small things with a right spirit that can make such a difference in how we approach life. Micro-gratitude--Yes!
Thanks for sharing! I don't often comment, but as a fellow immigrant to Portugal (Seattle to Tavira, Jan. 2024) I savor what you write. I aspire to your Portuguese skills: I still struggle with comprehension.
A favorite quote: "Sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is." Granny Weatherwax, in Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel "Carpe Jugulum".
Now I've forgotten your other prompt!
Thank you for your kind words of support--they mean alot to me. Portuguese is hard and it takes time, so be gracious to yourself for trying. You will get there. That definition of sin in Pratchett's book is so accurate--when we fail to see the other's uniqueness and personhood.