When I was 25, I was biking home from work and came across a young deer, practically a fawn, struggling in an empty field by the road. I put down my bike and went to it. It could not run, but its eyes told me it was in pain. Coming close, I could see it had been hit by a car and was deeply injured. I sat and let it's head rest in my lap, but could not bear the agony of beholding or being with its pain. I hesitated, I felt the unexpected "I-thou" moment with this beautiful creature, but to this day I've carried disappointment in my younger self for walking away and not staying with her through the death throes. Your self-forgiveness and honoring of your younger self, brought this story up for me. I continue to hold the gifts of that encounter, of the gentle permission given to me to "be with" her in that way. Thank you for sharing how Wendy's offering continues to spark the desire to make full contact with life in all of these moments of invitation.
Even though you didn’t take Wendy’s hand you were fully present in the experience you were having of hesitation. Presence in each moments gives us the gifts of life.
What a stunning reminder that we can forgive ourselves and also turn it to good. Thank you
When I was 25, I was biking home from work and came across a young deer, practically a fawn, struggling in an empty field by the road. I put down my bike and went to it. It could not run, but its eyes told me it was in pain. Coming close, I could see it had been hit by a car and was deeply injured. I sat and let it's head rest in my lap, but could not bear the agony of beholding or being with its pain. I hesitated, I felt the unexpected "I-thou" moment with this beautiful creature, but to this day I've carried disappointment in my younger self for walking away and not staying with her through the death throes. Your self-forgiveness and honoring of your younger self, brought this story up for me. I continue to hold the gifts of that encounter, of the gentle permission given to me to "be with" her in that way. Thank you for sharing how Wendy's offering continues to spark the desire to make full contact with life in all of these moments of invitation.
Even though you didn’t take Wendy’s hand you were fully present in the experience you were having of hesitation. Presence in each moments gives us the gifts of life.
A beautiful reminder to live life, take every opportunity. Thank you
Beautiful reminder, Mark. Thank you. I'll be sharing.
Thank you !