Catharine Mi-Sookさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Catharine Mi-SookInstagram)「I watched an elderly man for a spell who had warm eyes, the kind that’s genuine and true, the kind that’s real. He had close to a century of wisdom and there was no pulling the wool over his wits. Steady and calm, a life experience that exuded an ease with resilience built, laughter as an ever continuing antidote, and a cool collect not to pay much mind to the swarms and swirls that buzz around. I watched him watch others, in personalities and demeanors that ran the gamut of range, in particular the unpleasant sorts, whether rude, scheming or seething, and still, his warm eyes unfettered, unchanged. Watching him changed me. He could see value in every person, especially when others couldn’t. He was no pushover, but he could cut past all the layers and see straight in, and whatever he saw, his eyes smiled warmth. I still think of him often, especially in a year of such strange consternation. So many lessons still to behold in those kind eyes, a strength and a grit from the chiseling of a lifetime of growth, a steady anchor within, and eyes that hold grace, eyes that I hope to hold within my own too. Elders are such treasures, their offerings priceless, their presence very much needed and cherished. I don’t know what happened to this man but I know he still has an impact on my heart, especially when it’s covered in mud hardening, and then a memory of warmth trickles in and suddenly my heart softened anew, and in this way his gift still lingers and lives. And I am forever thankful. 🕯 . . . . Who is someone that has had a wonderful impact in your life (human or animal or anything really)? . . . . Vagabond Notebook in NWF Cranberry, a co-design with @franklinchristoph. Model 90 Pencil & P66 Antique Glass Fountain Pen @franklinchristoph. Ceramic #mypitchpine Fruit Bat Incense Holder @pitchpinepottery. Leather Journals w/woven spines @quillandarrow. . . . . #memoirs #writinglife #journaling #franklinchristoph #fountainpens #vagabondnotebook #journalling #pitchpinepottery #incenseburner #stationeryaddict #stationerylove #plannercommunity #creativejourney #travelersnotebook #thedailywriting #travelersnotebooks #bookaesthetic #kindnessismagic #journalinspiration」11月26日 6時37分