To a brother…

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‘You and I we share a lot, but yet so little. Our lives circumstances has put a distance between us. Was it intentional or was it just the way it happened?The things we have gone through should have brought us closer together, but instead we are now like complete strangers…

Many years has passed since we last spoke, you made a choice to shut me out of your life. And even though that it breaks my heart, I have to accept your decision. I often think about you and wonder how you are doing. And wishing that I could just pick up the phone and call you. But after my numerous attempts trying to get your attention, I am starting to give up.

You seem to do just fine without having me there in your life. Or do you? Are you really doing OK? I sure hope that you are happy, because that is what I wish for you, to be happy! I made my choices, due to the circumstances at the time. Some choices I am not happy about, but they were necessary.

But, I have never done anything to hurt you, you decided to choose side, and I drew the shortest straw. We have not spoken since then, 18 years has now passed, and I really miss you. You might not know this, but I look up to you, and love you – You are my Big Brother!!’

©Eva Ason Art & Stuff 2019

Random thoughts…

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I saw a nice quote today; ‘Sometimes I feel like just shut off my mobile phone, sell my car, move to a cabin in the woods and live off the land’.

It would be really nice to have a place in the middle of nowhere, up in the mountains, a place to retreat to every now and then, to disconnect from the ‘madness’ that we call life.

Can you imagine sitting outside a cabin in the woods on an early morning, with a freshly made coffee in your hand, just listening to the quietness? I can. And, if you listen carefully, and start to tune into the surroundings, you will hear the nature speak to you. Not only the birds, but also the trees and bushes. Imagine the breeze making its way through the trees, making that soothing and relaxing sound, pay close attention and you will hear the leaves rattling, the branches making a soft creaking sound by its movements.

Just sit there, close your eyes, feeling the heat from the coffee cup in your hands, the breeze brushing over your face, making you feel slightly chilly. But you don’t really care, because you feel so good sitting there. You take a deep liberating breath, and just feel all stres leaving your body as you breathe. You slowly begin opening your eyes and start to see all the beauty that surrounds you. You see that little bird busying away building its nest, making it ready for his new family.

They don’t seem to have any care or worries in their life. It just seem so simple. They thrive on their survival instincts, catching the food they eat for the day, building on their nest, bringing up a new family, and eventually their chicks grow and fly away. And the circle starts all over again. How beautiful…

While we humans put a lot of pressure on ourselves, wanting more and more. Is it really worth it? Is it worth it to work ourselves sick, by stressing and worrying, wanting more ‘things’?

I think I have mentioned this many times before, but it never hurt to say it again as a reminder to ourselves; ‘Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses, just for a moment’. Take a break, because you owe it to yourself. You deserve to take a moment just for you! Even if it’s just for five minutes, but those five minutes, can really make a difference, you won’t regret it!