MenoSundays; Life Lived Lovingly

Have you noticed how things come in waves in this crazy thing we call life? Some say in threes - but quite often, it can be a multiple of three. We hear of one beloved pet passing, and then there are more who follow; or who become unwell, and our POTP ether-circle gathers strength. 

Same with people; one well-known face leaves the board, only to be followed by another two, or three, or more.

There is a tendency to notice this more when it affects us in a saddening way. But the same can happen with positive and uplifting things. I admit that for a couple of weeks this month, I was not feeling at the top of my game. Tigger's passing touched me more deeply than I might have expected - as much because I became so fond of his peeps and felt for them, too. Then things came along to lift me out of the funk; a surprise email from Mac2 (not usually one to be in touch just for the sake of it); a lovely long video chat with Gail and with Aitch at two ends of the same week; the crochet project appearing out of nowhere and going along apace, proving I am good for that at least... and then there was the link to a recipe which took me to an online magazine I would never normally peruse - but where I found a whole raft of newly minted capital 'ell' Love quotes that I can share with you for a few weeks! I needed the inspiration (and reminder), and it arrived at the perfect moment. 

F wrote about 'coincidence' the other day - I like to think in terms of serendipity. Everything in the universe - including the capital 'ell' Love - is energy exerting itself upon matter. The matter itself doesn't matter, but the energy does. Energy, like everything else that flows, forms eddies and whirlpools and lagoons. The matter, dependent upon energy to give it any purpose, is bound to find itself in areas where there are 'coagulations' of similar other matter. 

Anyway, starting next week, there will be some fresh quotes to give us all a little lift. Oh - and the recipe? Ricotta Rollups in Creamy Pumpkin Sauce from the Real Simple website. Minus the garlic, this is definitely going to be given a workout!