Day 5 of 42

Lists and Kindnesses

I am in the middle of a writing process with my friend and writing coach, mary anne radmacher.
This week we are doing "lists". She assigns us a list to keep during the day and we keep it.

I am inately a list maker.  To do lists of every form and variety have graced my pockets and purses.  I am partial to 3x5 cards, but any lined paper will do.   (blank paper scares me - It leaves too much room for chaos and a list is NOT chaotic.)

List sharing this week has lead to many kindnesses. 

My recent lists  yielded -
 a ride to a medical appointment - and home - to find the lawn mowed.
a drive way filled with cobblestone in exchange for a neighbor using my yard to get to his.
and a snail mail package filled with clothes that will fit while I sort out my body shape at 62.

All kindnesses that came from expressing needs listed on the list. 

hmmmmm.

maybe the most important part isn't making the list - maybe it is in sharing what you learn you need when you make it. 

Food for thought.
bevelry