lines of continuity
lately i've been thinking a lot about lines of continuity.
those wiry overlooked threads in our lives that remain the same from beginning to end. despite the ephemeral twists and turns that we as individuals might encounter along the way.
although i go in significantly wild directions now and then, there is always some semblance of familiarity. single recognizable strands that continue throughout.
that not only remind me of who i am and where i've come from, but also reinforce the gentle and comforting rhythm of my days.
there is much in my life that is constantly changing. i've chosen to live without geographical roots. (and roots of other kinds as well.) so my existence rarely appears the same. month-to-month, year-to-year.
yet it doesn't matter where i find myself in the world. and it doesn't matter in which forms they occur. they're there. lines of continuity. and they're important. the sunshine leaving its golden diagonal slant across a surface. the glance of understanding that passes between my husband and me. the pantry stocked with favorite foods in different kitchens across the globe. the serious maturity of my older son's face, from toddler to 20s. the devilish grin on my younger son's face, from infant to teen. the pile of scrawled post-it notes always within my reach. the saturday morning bagel brunch in more cities than i can count. the daddy-daughter relationship, thriving well into my father's eighties. the delicious ritual of reading each night before falling sleep. the laughter of lifelong friends reminiscing about decades-old memories. the hint of italian heritage in my dad's mostaccioli with red sauce. the lasting legacy of my mom evident in my smile. they're there. lines of continuity. and they're important. i'd love for you to share some of your own lines of continuity. no matter how inconsequential they may seem, they are crucial to self-awareness. ******* when we commit to rediscovering our true essence, we begin to notice lines of continuity. enjoy my complimentary guide. [maxbutton id="1"]
