Yes, he said, that surely is the trick. That must be the trick, our only trick, the one that has escaped the smallest shadow of the smallest doubt, forever and always – but not yet.
With great unease she sighed, deep enough for both of them.
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The trick, she said, is to seize your own contentment – to love yourself for who you are, for what you are capable of doing, for what you have already accomplished, for what lies ahead – to loosen the knot your hopes and fears and anxiety have tied – to smile ever from within – to say yes.
Yes, he said, that surely is the trick. That must be the trick, our only trick, the one that has escaped the smallest shadow of the smallest doubt, forever and always – but not yet. With great unease she sighed, deep enough for both of them.
Mary Wallace
28/8/2020 05:09:09 pm
That great tomorrow when we put everything right. Well done.
Sue Clayton
29/8/2020 04:07:11 am
Your first para really resonated with me. Great piece of advice. Comments are closed.
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"Classic"
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