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There's a little book one of the sisters in my forest gave me for Christmas a few years ago.
There is a jewel which I mined from it's pages and have carried in my pocket ever since.
Here's the heart of it...
Imagine you are standing on a stage in a theater...
above you there is a balcony...
below you a basement.
Balcony People
They are the ones who…
Believe.
Scaffold.
Pray.
Inspire.
Cheer whether you’re winning or not.
Mentor.
Make burdens light.
Buoy.
Tell the truth.
You know who they are.
You may know them personally, or not.
Identify Them.
Name them.
Love them.
Listen.
Basement Dwellers
They are the ones who…
They are the ones who…
Beat you down.
Suffocate.
Discourage.
Curse.
Sabotage.
Revel in loss.
Abandon.
Lose hope.
Manipulate.
Who is in your basement?
Family and friends… authors… singers… ancestors…
You may know them personally, or not.
Identify Them.
Name Them.
Love them.
Do not listen.
I am thankful in this season to have a balcony which is filled to overflowing.
I dare not begin to list the faces which I see when I tilt my head upwards...
I know I would leave someone out.
Identify your Balcony People.
(You're probably in their balcony too.)
Call them... write them a letter... tell them.
Where do YOU live in the theater of your friends and family?
Upstairs or down?
Think about it… and increase your altitude if necessary!
Credit Where Credit is Due ~
The fiery sunset pic is the work of my Colorado Mom...
who is definitely in my balcony!
so glad I stopped by your blog...i think i needed this reminder :) xoxo
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