I wasn’t sure what I was saving this I AM GRATEFUL FOR TINY DELIGHTS sticker for, but something about the intricate almost magical design made me want to hold on to it. I chose a different one of Janine’s KWOHTATIONS stickers to include with the letter I was writing.
Being in the forest violates my standard “going to the bathroom” ritual, exposing deep fears (What if I am Seen? What if I get Dirty?) as well as joys (I Feel Great! I am so Proud of that Accomplishment!).
I am bringing my mother backpacking for the first time this weekend. Among the shared gear she checked several times that I would bring was a light-weight shovel for digging a hole to poop in.
Joseph saw me carefully pick out a suitable bag (green and shimmery) to hold my new shovel, and suggested that the shovel could also benefit from some stickers: MY VALUE IS NOT DETERMINED BY MY PRODUCTIVITY; I AM NOT A BURDEN; I CAN DO THIS* *AND IF I CAN’T IT WILL PROBABLY BE OKAY ANYWAYS; I AM GRATEFUL FOR TINY DELIGHTS.