The MOMENTS that MATTER...

in #powerhousecreatives5 years ago (edited)

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Everyone that knows me well, knows that Thursday is my MIA day! It is the one day of the week that my mom and I "catch up". We rotate dinners between her place and ours. So every second Thursday, I get the night off from cooking :) We have been doing this for years now and it is a tradition I am in NO hurry to give up. We stick the tunes on, talk a lot about a lot and a lot about nothing, drink too much wine, eat whatever delicious food has been prepared by either one of us or by us conjointly and simply throw caution to the wind as a whole haha!


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The older I get, the more I reflect on how important small moments like this are. Time spent with those that are truly a part of our heart. The people that WANT to hear our random stories, share a slice of our day and honestly WANT an active part of our lives.


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It made me reflect on a few years back when some friends and I used to do "dinner club". There was a group of about 8 of us and every week we would rotate the chef. Each week, the chef would prepare the menu and invite everyone to their place. Each of us would contribute a small sum to the cost of the food etc. Those were some of the most FABULOUS evenings! We would do all SORTS of fun things... themed evenings, dress ups etc.

Apologies in advance for the bad pics. Those were the days of crapberry lol

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Through nothing other than "life" and general circumstance, none of us have seen one another in YEARS now. We all live in somewhat of a "whirlwind" and I think we often forget to take a moment to REALLY appreciate the value of such jovial moments - you know, the ones "filled with fun and nonsense". It does not matter who they are spent with, just that we begin to see their worth and importance in the greater picture.

Yes, all our paths wander, and we may NEVER connect directly with some people again... but that does not render the moments spent with those individuals any less worthy... be it a one off occasion, days, weeks, months years or a lifetime! They are all facets which continue to add to our album of experience.

I have learnt so much from ALL of the people that were and ARE present in my life and I am eternally grateful for each and EVERY moment, every encounter - good or bad. At each present moment, they were ALL in love.


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Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx

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beautiful capture of the young beauties.

Sending love to wonderful STEEM family

It's important to know and always remember what's important in life... and typically the best things in life are not things.

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...thank goodness for that! How BLAND life would be (and is for many - sadly)

What a wonderful Thursday routine! 🥰 Precious moments with loved ones, that’s all we take with us. Memories. Keep building them 😊

You simply reflect like your mom's in those picture..👍 ...good to know of your routine, spending time with loved ones make life happier....

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hahaha yes, many people tell me that - although others say I look more like my dad. :)

It's so wonderful that you and your mother connect on a regular basis and really enjoy each other's company. Loved seeing all the times you shared with close friends. Yes, even though eventually our lives go separate ways and we may not ever see each other again, we are still connected.

I sometimes reflect on all the thousands of people I have connected to throughout my life. Each one playing a part in how my being has been shaped. Grateful for reading your article and being reminded once again Jaynie. ♥︎♥︎⚖️♥︎♥︎

Glad you enjoyed it hon. And yes I am also very grateful to have such a close relationship with my mom :)

Beautiful post

Beautiful moments can't be traded with anything else. So much love in this post!!! =)

They really are the most important things in life aren't they :)

Gosh, @jaynie, you are such a positive force in the world :) But .... grounded. Full with honest goodness as you celebrate the moments and the people that have come to be in your life for the time being :D An amazingly beautiful post, @jaynie <3

Reading it, I got a real smile on my face! :D :D :D

The photos are so great and so personal, and you look really radiant in them <3

What a beautiful thing to say! Thank you!!!!

What lovely traditions! I need to establish some new ones. You have inspired me. My kids are growing up and moving on. I love that tradition with your mom. I may adopt that one!

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Yes it is wonderful and something we both look forward to every week :)

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