This came to me at a time when I really needed it. Traveling by myself in Spain after an extended breakup with a partner I lived with. Here I am, soft music in a Barcelona coffee shop, heart warmed and eyes teary, reading about a man, a pigeon, and what it taught him about life. Thanks for sharing this, and providing a bit of comfort at a moment where that feels hard to find.
Hi Jacky. I'm very glad you enjoyed the story. It sounds like you're in a transitional state too, right now. I hope you know that you'll be just fine in the long run. Feel free to stick around and hang out with our little community if you need people. Be well. 🤗
"What she gave me was practice at saying goodbye--saying goodbye with grace and optimism."
I can relate to this so much. Though, not a pigeon, my great-grandmother's passing taught me exactly that. Though there wouldn't be more great-grandmother's, there would be others in life who I could relate to. ❤️ Thank you for being so vulnerable in this story. And thank you to Ben, Clarissa, and Liza.
Thank you so much, Tanner! I am sorry that you lost your great-grandmother, but happy that there was something to be learned there. It feels sometimes like life is two steps forward and one step backward. But that backward step prepares us for what is to come. I appreciate your sympathy. ❤️
This was delightful. The whole wide world and our interaction with it is one of lessons. They come unbidden, full of surprise or sorrow,, wonder, joy, embarrassment, guilt. The whole gamut of our human nature revealed, if we are very, very brave and willing to be taught. Thank you for your story.
Thank you, Jacqueline! This is beautifully expressed. All of that is in here, I think. I will try to continue to be brave and remain open to more lessons.
This came to me at a time when I really needed it. Traveling by myself in Spain after an extended breakup with a partner I lived with. Here I am, soft music in a Barcelona coffee shop, heart warmed and eyes teary, reading about a man, a pigeon, and what it taught him about life. Thanks for sharing this, and providing a bit of comfort at a moment where that feels hard to find.
Hi Jacky. I'm very glad you enjoyed the story. It sounds like you're in a transitional state too, right now. I hope you know that you'll be just fine in the long run. Feel free to stick around and hang out with our little community if you need people. Be well. 🤗
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. Love does outlive loss, and it is worth the pain
Thank you very much, Sandra!
This was a spectacular read, Gregory.
"What she gave me was practice at saying goodbye--saying goodbye with grace and optimism."
I can relate to this so much. Though, not a pigeon, my great-grandmother's passing taught me exactly that. Though there wouldn't be more great-grandmother's, there would be others in life who I could relate to. ❤️ Thank you for being so vulnerable in this story. And thank you to Ben, Clarissa, and Liza.
Thank you so much, Tanner! I am sorry that you lost your great-grandmother, but happy that there was something to be learned there. It feels sometimes like life is two steps forward and one step backward. But that backward step prepares us for what is to come. I appreciate your sympathy. ❤️
Such a beautiful compelling story. 🙏🏽🤍
Thank you, Karen!
This was beautiful- thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Linda!
Well written- so sad to see you two depart. And great you two were so patient with wild life!! I wish many were…
Thank you very much, Steffi!
This is beautiful. I’m really sorry for your loss, but very happy for you guys’s love.
Thank you, Tove.
This was delightful. The whole wide world and our interaction with it is one of lessons. They come unbidden, full of surprise or sorrow,, wonder, joy, embarrassment, guilt. The whole gamut of our human nature revealed, if we are very, very brave and willing to be taught. Thank you for your story.
Thank you, Jacqueline! This is beautifully expressed. All of that is in here, I think. I will try to continue to be brave and remain open to more lessons.
Lovely