Stay.
I couldn’t let this discovery go without sharing.
Those in my newsletter will know I have been writing letters in a journal. Things that have inspired, helped, and soothed me during hard times.
One of those letters (that are being dripped out over the next few weeks) talks about the saying “Kia Kaha”. In the letter, I liken the meaning of these words to an anchor.
This morning, as I was doing my regular walk alongside the beach, I met a Kiwi guy who Brian and I chat with whenever we go to the cafe.
Since Mum passed, we’ve not been to the cafe. I haven’t felt up to it. Talking to people. Making an effort. Honestly, I haven’t felt ready to talk to anyone but Brian. Not in real life.
‘We’ve missed you at the cafe,’ said Mark the Kiwi. ‘How have you been?’
I was about to give the automatic response of ‘Fine!’ But then thought better of it.
‘Not great. I miss her like crazy.’
There was a moment of silence.
After Mark had shuffled his feet on the sand for a second, he said.
‘Can I suggest a song that helped me during difficult times? It’s by a New Zealand band. I think the lyrics will help you.’
I said goodbye and walked away. I opened Spotify and searched.
I hesitated to listen at first. I thought it might be one of those ‘wah-wah’ songs. The ones that have you sobbing and snorting for hours.
But it was far from it.
This week’s podcast is for you. For you, I share this song. The song that Kiwi Mark shared with me. I share this song as a reminder.
Let us not forget who we are.
Let us not forget our strength.
And let us never forget that we always have our stay. Always. Sometimes, we just need reminding that it’s there.
I hope this song wraps you in as much love as it did me.
My heart beats with yours,
Liz x
With special love, respect and thanks to The Mutton Birds
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