Maison Ladurée & The Epiphany
When you're waiting in line for almost 2 hours to taste the wonderful treats from Maison Ladurée, you're given time to observe and reflect as strangers rush past while you're static in the winds of early Spring. I thought it would be fun to write a dual piece with a passive narrative and the internal conversation.
Of course there are also photos of the illustrious Ladurée macarons in their beautiful green and gold jewel box. I don't like to review other people's food (out of respect) unless requested so I will let you try their delicious treats for yourself...but trust me when I say that it is worth every penny.
On certain days we feel invigorated but there are others where nothing can dig us out of gloom.
When an epitome happens we can choose to either make a change or allow it to pass.
Welcome every "guest" with kindness and warmth, even if they bring sadness and pain. Every day is different but be compassionate to yourself.
Today was a day of realization that money cannot silence my desire to create, inspire, and make a difference. It is terrifying to step back into something that you haven't been practicing but we all have to start somewhere.
Relief and nervousness are noisy guests.
Whim lead me here
30 people tap their toes ahead
Clicking away at games and feeds
Standing still, people bustle by
The sun beaming as the wind cools the concrete
Chatting all around
Battery drops to 20% and I silence begins
Judgement from ones who are unaware and fear of ridicule
Any day now...any day.
“The Guest House”
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.”