I thoroughly enjoyed your list of dependable in my mind. Would pick a few. My dependable is “learning something new” It could be anything. A book. About someone. About myself. A skill. Anything that’s new to me in the now. That sense of novelty is something I look forward to when my life feels crazy wild.
Out to the "drooling hearts", always! What a list.
I'm trying to think of substantive things I can depend on in life. There's obviously my best friend, who I have known since I was five. Someone with whom I have almost 40 years of shared history. Not ever-present or as eager to evolve as I am but comforting in his loyalty, care and self-assurance.
My housemate is also a long-time friend. Very steady, clean and considerate – qualities you would want in someone you live with. He is notorious for his chattiness which is disarming. But he's not one for vulnerability or sitting in uncertainty for too long. Simple answers to complex questions? More so. That means you can't always bare your soul with him, and neither he with you.
The most dependable thing in my life, through all the disappointments, rejection and loss, has been myself. My resilience. After a short period of wallowing or mourning, there is always a resurgence. A life force that is defiant.
Beyond that, an unshakeable faith that someone out there will move me with an epiphany in words or song. And I won't need to look too hard for it. That there will always be the humble yet satisfying crunch of granola to sate me. That the everyday beauty of the natural world will reveal itself in parks, sunsets, shadows, murmurations and all that good stuff.
Amar, your comment made me pause and reread it a couple of times. Thanks for sharing this little slice of your world. Out to the drooling hearts, indeed! ❤️
i love this poem! such a clever intro. my dependables are chai, winter sunlight (spent a week without it thanks to smog ugghh x.x), talking to my friends, the touch/feel/and sound of old books, and getting consumed while writing something.
Mahin, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Your list of dependables is just perfect—chai and winter sunlight? Yes, please! Smog messing with sunlight is the worst, though; I hope you’re basking in some clear skies now!!
When things get tough, the things that speak dependability are a necessity to our state of being. You, Mo, have inspired a poem that spilled out on the dependable page. I'll share it in Notes as it is too long to take up your comment space. Many hugs and MUCH LOVE to you for the inspiration and encouragement of thought and writing process. ~Wendy 💜🤗
Wendy, your words just filled my heart! It means so much to me that something I wrote inspired a poem—what a gift. I can’t wait to read it in Notes; I’m sure it’s going to be beautiful.
Thank you for your kindness and love—it’s mutual! Sending you big hugs and so much appreciation for always sharing your light. 💜🤗
Just thinking of how fellow writers bounce their light off of each other and what a spectacular kaleidoscope of color, wonder, and magic it is. So grateful to have you as part of my kaleidoscope. So wonderful is this connection! Love your heart and your sparkle! Hugs right on back! ~Wendy 💜✨🥰
I depend on a powerful statement 'I will sail through' in every tough situation and keep reminding myself of it. I show absolute dependence on my innate abilities to cope up in any situation. Good work, Mohika. You burn midnight oil lamp to bring such food for thought for us. God bless you!
Thank you for your kind words! It makes all those late nights worth it to know my writing resonates with you. Sending good vibes your way—God bless you too! 😊🙏
Music, writing and my work with my cat rescue. It always is there for me. Whether playing my piano, Journaling or working on my memoir and other works in progress. Fiction writing is always fun... and always an experiment. Reading too. My favorite hobby 📚 favorite. 130 books in this year and I have no idea what to make my goal for next year! Ha. Xoxo. ♥️
Laura, 130 books?! That’s amazing—I’m seriously impressed! Reading really is the best escape, isn’t it? And music, writing, and cat rescue work—what a lovely mix of things to pour yourself into.
Fiction writing sounds like so much fun, especially when you can just experiment and see where it takes you. As for next year’s book goal... maybe just let it surprise you? 😉 Thanks for sharing your favorites—they’re so inspiring! Xoxo ♥️
Love it...but sometimes we crave, what we cannot depend on...perhaps something like unrequited love.
I thoroughly enjoyed your list of dependable in my mind. Would pick a few. My dependable is “learning something new” It could be anything. A book. About someone. About myself. A skill. Anything that’s new to me in the now. That sense of novelty is something I look forward to when my life feels crazy wild.
I feeel you!!!!
I crave routine and Gilmore Girls
routine is the one thing that holds all my brain cells together!
Keep it up, Mo!!
Thanks, Mike!
Out to the "drooling hearts", always! What a list.
I'm trying to think of substantive things I can depend on in life. There's obviously my best friend, who I have known since I was five. Someone with whom I have almost 40 years of shared history. Not ever-present or as eager to evolve as I am but comforting in his loyalty, care and self-assurance.
My housemate is also a long-time friend. Very steady, clean and considerate – qualities you would want in someone you live with. He is notorious for his chattiness which is disarming. But he's not one for vulnerability or sitting in uncertainty for too long. Simple answers to complex questions? More so. That means you can't always bare your soul with him, and neither he with you.
The most dependable thing in my life, through all the disappointments, rejection and loss, has been myself. My resilience. After a short period of wallowing or mourning, there is always a resurgence. A life force that is defiant.
Beyond that, an unshakeable faith that someone out there will move me with an epiphany in words or song. And I won't need to look too hard for it. That there will always be the humble yet satisfying crunch of granola to sate me. That the everyday beauty of the natural world will reveal itself in parks, sunsets, shadows, murmurations and all that good stuff.
Amar, your comment made me pause and reread it a couple of times. Thanks for sharing this little slice of your world. Out to the drooling hearts, indeed! ❤️
You got me thinking... Not for the first time.
i love this poem! such a clever intro. my dependables are chai, winter sunlight (spent a week without it thanks to smog ugghh x.x), talking to my friends, the touch/feel/and sound of old books, and getting consumed while writing something.
Mahin, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Your list of dependables is just perfect—chai and winter sunlight? Yes, please! Smog messing with sunlight is the worst, though; I hope you’re basking in some clear skies now!!
When things get tough, the things that speak dependability are a necessity to our state of being. You, Mo, have inspired a poem that spilled out on the dependable page. I'll share it in Notes as it is too long to take up your comment space. Many hugs and MUCH LOVE to you for the inspiration and encouragement of thought and writing process. ~Wendy 💜🤗
Wendy, your words just filled my heart! It means so much to me that something I wrote inspired a poem—what a gift. I can’t wait to read it in Notes; I’m sure it’s going to be beautiful.
Thank you for your kindness and love—it’s mutual! Sending you big hugs and so much appreciation for always sharing your light. 💜🤗
Mohika,
Just thinking of how fellow writers bounce their light off of each other and what a spectacular kaleidoscope of color, wonder, and magic it is. So grateful to have you as part of my kaleidoscope. So wonderful is this connection! Love your heart and your sparkle! Hugs right on back! ~Wendy 💜✨🥰
I depend on a powerful statement 'I will sail through' in every tough situation and keep reminding myself of it. I show absolute dependence on my innate abilities to cope up in any situation. Good work, Mohika. You burn midnight oil lamp to bring such food for thought for us. God bless you!
Thank you for your kind words! It makes all those late nights worth it to know my writing resonates with you. Sending good vibes your way—God bless you too! 😊🙏
Music, writing and my work with my cat rescue. It always is there for me. Whether playing my piano, Journaling or working on my memoir and other works in progress. Fiction writing is always fun... and always an experiment. Reading too. My favorite hobby 📚 favorite. 130 books in this year and I have no idea what to make my goal for next year! Ha. Xoxo. ♥️
Laura, 130 books?! That’s amazing—I’m seriously impressed! Reading really is the best escape, isn’t it? And music, writing, and cat rescue work—what a lovely mix of things to pour yourself into.
Fiction writing sounds like so much fun, especially when you can just experiment and see where it takes you. As for next year’s book goal... maybe just let it surprise you? 😉 Thanks for sharing your favorites—they’re so inspiring! Xoxo ♥️