Today was a test of my patience and I was wondering if I had the inner strength to withstand the pressure. It was a middling performance. I wasted a lot of time pegging my hopes on something and that not working out. Then I sorted myself out and reverted to a rather peaceful baseline.
Here are all the things that I am grateful for:
1. Papa is well. He did not sound too good on the phone. I had just woken him up I think. Will call tomorrow to find out.
2. Both help turned up today.
3. Went with a friend to Rastaa cafe, Khar. It was a pretty rooftop space. They did botch up my order. I have to say that I was composed enough and did not lose my cool. That is progress.
4. Completed a short booklet for work today.
5. Had a really nice time with my friend. Good conversation is a special thing. It actually is a long-standing nourishing technique. But to actually benefit from it, you have to starve oneself of bland, mediocre company for an extended period.
6. The milk bread from Noice is not too bad.
7. Am healthy, have a home, water, electricity, and a larder that is beyond full. I read about this 9 year old boy in France who was abandoned by his mother. He stayed alone in a house with no heating, ate some soup or cold food, pilfered tomatoes from the neighbors and survived. After a long time, one of his neighbours reported the situation to the authorities. While he lived and provided for himself, he continued to do well in school. It is a painful story. Makes me really grateful for the deep love my mom had for me. Every night nowadays I think of her before I sleep and just that wash of love I feel...it is tremendous. I am truly grateful for that.
8. Talked to a friend on phone after a long time. It felt so good!
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