Start with One
Start with One.
One deep breath.
One walk.
One brussel sprout.
One honest, yet much-needed talk.
One clean glass of water.
One bottle unbought.
One more minute to get there.
One more peaceful thought.
One smoothie.
One smile.
One true need.
One pile.
One donation.
One cause.
One beat before leaving.
One pause.
One trip to the park.
One page.
One overdue goodbye.
One wave.
One bag of recycling.
One hug.
One act done in kindness.
One reusable coffee mug.
One sunrise alone.
One sunset with friends.
One meal without phones.
One firm boundary set.
One more of this.
One less of that.
One time let it go.
One time don’t react.
One trigger unfollowed.
One debt repaid.
One try again tomorrow for
One start begun today.
JAD 12.30.19
With patience and a solid sense of humor, Abraham can bring happiness and ease to some serious situations. Today, our young warrior was exceptionally prepared, present, and positive. Even at the onset of a long, daunting medical task, those smiling, honest eyes let everyone in the room know he was going to be just fine.
Back home, Big Brother Tom shined up the kitchen, washed the windows, and set out these little lovelies (snips of Saturday’s bouquet) to make us feel cheerful, welcome, and calm.
(Chemo Groucho. Chicago, 2015)
Directions Wellness 