We are out of town right now, and strangely (too long to explain), I’m at a spa, working, but not doing a treatment (I’m just not in a space to lay down and be restful right now - that's another future Slice).
The receptionist just brought me a cup of tea, and I got teary-eyed.
Literally, tears welling up; I can feel that she sees them, but she's not put-off by my emotional response. She chats with me for a brief moment about letting it seep and the benefits of hibiscus, just being present in my big feelings moment.
This hibiscus tea, in a hefty glass mug letting all its blushing shine through, is just the caregiving I needed. A kindness from a stranger on a strange day for me.
"Thank you so much," I say, and I really mean, "Thank you for this moment of soothing for my aching heart. I needed this care and never would have asked for it. I am grateful for the warmth, the beautiful color, the earthy floral smells in each sip. How it calms me, just to hold it. Thank you."
What a lovely, thoughtful gift. You described its meaning so touchingly. May your aching heart continue to heal.
ReplyDeleteI hope the person, in some way or another, either reads your 'true' thank you, or, at least, could read between the lines. You bring light to this small, but powerful, moment with such carefulness.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this made me tear up a bit, too. When we're going through a hard time, it's always the little acts of kindness that bring the emotions to the surface I find! I'm so glad she saw what you needed and gave you this bit of caretaking. May you be well <3
ReplyDeleteI am tearing up reading this post of kindness and caring which is pretty much the nature of a cup of hibiscus tea in a glass cup. I hope your time at this spa is an opportunity to rest and find some peace - or at least some warmth and kindess.
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