I like to repair items, especially if they hold special memories. Yes, when so many big problems are not in our domain to fix, there is a quiet satisfaction in fixing small items. The heel of shoes; the buttons on a shirt, the zipper of a jacket; the battery of an old wristwatch.
And, yes, no one knows what he or she signed up for. There will be unexpected disappointments as there will be unexpected joys. If we view life as a journey, a mystery, it helps shape your views. Do not take anything for granted.
Thank you for sharing. Life is indeed a journey, with little moments -- at the jewelry repair, the dry cleaners -- where we can take an unexpected moment to marvel at the mystery of it all :)
This took my breath away. Just lovely. You’ve made me think, yes, the importance of taking time to repair little things despite of it all, it’s a tender thing to do and it is to be attentive. It’s made me think how I’d like to repair a buckle on a pair of shoes I have that I’ve been wanting to wear or to tidy that little space that seems unimportant but I k ie it will be nice cleaned up. Before my mum died, she was very determined to have jewellery repaired. She said I don’t want to pass on something broken. It was a beautiful final gesture of love. Other pieces beyond repair she had melted down and turned into something else. A lovely necklace for me. She died just days before it was finished. The jeweller called to say the jewellery was ready. She had had a ring reset too and now I can’t remember if she did see that or not but she had put it all in motion. So caring x
I've always been the type to take extra care of my things. I still have papers saved from high school, receipts from 2010, and a plethora of random items collected over the years. If any one of these items were broken, no matter how small, you best believe I would do my best to repair it.
It is not about the size of the item I found, but rather the memories the item shares. When I do my best to repair them, it's to prove (either to myself, or the item, not sure yet), that I do cherish the memories.
Whether a music box, outdated technology, or an article of clothing, I repair to save not just the item, but the period of my life in which I found happiness in the item, for days when I need to feel that happiness again.
I love the wisdom and sense of caring in this short meditation, Alexa. Nicely done, in a few words. It resonates with me as I rehab from major hip surgery - my body has been a broken thing but is worthy of care and repair.
Taking such insight from a minor moment like getting a bracelet fixed… a hallmark of a writer, imo, to be able to reflect over even the smallest things. Nice !
Beautiful. I listened for the first time today instead of reading (in the car, driving my daughter back to school after a long break…) and it was lovely in your voice.
I like to repair items, especially if they hold special memories. Yes, when so many big problems are not in our domain to fix, there is a quiet satisfaction in fixing small items. The heel of shoes; the buttons on a shirt, the zipper of a jacket; the battery of an old wristwatch.
And, yes, no one knows what he or she signed up for. There will be unexpected disappointments as there will be unexpected joys. If we view life as a journey, a mystery, it helps shape your views. Do not take anything for granted.
Thank you for sharing. Life is indeed a journey, with little moments -- at the jewelry repair, the dry cleaners -- where we can take an unexpected moment to marvel at the mystery of it all :)
This took my breath away. Just lovely. You’ve made me think, yes, the importance of taking time to repair little things despite of it all, it’s a tender thing to do and it is to be attentive. It’s made me think how I’d like to repair a buckle on a pair of shoes I have that I’ve been wanting to wear or to tidy that little space that seems unimportant but I k ie it will be nice cleaned up. Before my mum died, she was very determined to have jewellery repaired. She said I don’t want to pass on something broken. It was a beautiful final gesture of love. Other pieces beyond repair she had melted down and turned into something else. A lovely necklace for me. She died just days before it was finished. The jeweller called to say the jewellery was ready. She had had a ring reset too and now I can’t remember if she did see that or not but she had put it all in motion. So caring x
Thank you, and thank you for sharing, too. I love the idea of not passing down anything broken, that is so very beautiful. :)
I've always been the type to take extra care of my things. I still have papers saved from high school, receipts from 2010, and a plethora of random items collected over the years. If any one of these items were broken, no matter how small, you best believe I would do my best to repair it.
It is not about the size of the item I found, but rather the memories the item shares. When I do my best to repair them, it's to prove (either to myself, or the item, not sure yet), that I do cherish the memories.
Whether a music box, outdated technology, or an article of clothing, I repair to save not just the item, but the period of my life in which I found happiness in the item, for days when I need to feel that happiness again.
Thank you so much for sharing. I think repairing these things are small acts of devotion :)
I love the wisdom and sense of caring in this short meditation, Alexa. Nicely done, in a few words. It resonates with me as I rehab from major hip surgery - my body has been a broken thing but is worthy of care and repair.
I'm so glad my words resonated. And I'm sending all my best as you continue to heal up. Here's to repair, we are all worthy of it :)
Taking such insight from a minor moment like getting a bracelet fixed… a hallmark of a writer, imo, to be able to reflect over even the smallest things. Nice !
Thank you so much :)
Beautiful. I listened for the first time today instead of reading (in the car, driving my daughter back to school after a long break…) and it was lovely in your voice.
Oh I'm so glad! I really enjoy reading aloud :) Thank you for taking the time to listen! x