Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Beholden: Essay

 

Beholden

People say nobody is coming to save you. I am writing to tell of whom it is the concern that this is not true.  How lucky I am that so many people saved me. They continue to do it every day, even if they did not intend to.

I am not an orphan, it is my family members, children and cousins. I learned to receive a smile from a stranger, a hug from the neighbors, a fresh loaf of bread, some fruits to make me happy.

I am always paying attention to words, simple sweet words of kindness. Words from a writer or few; the lyrics of awesome songs, and observant friends are the healing balm for the heart. In the modern world of contemporary world of texts and messages even completely strangers, including the imposters who are looking for connectivity, with sweet and kind words saved me in their seemingly insignificant ways of self-esteem, confidence, and self-worse on the road in the world of loneliness and isolation. Especially, people who wrote warm reviews on my posts and poems, took time to put a red heart emoji for appreciation and to acknowledge my creativity.

So many people even do not know that they play a role in lifting my mood, making me smile, and are reason for my writing. How lucky I am that so many people saved me from crying on sad days, even if they did not intend. My heart is full of gratitude.

Sometimes, miracles are just good people with kind hearts. I always accept and respect the presence of good people in my life. Never underestimate the power of good people.

Tomshinsky@2025

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