Goodness Shines Bright

[wayfaringwordhack]

I had a most amazing thing--a bright and happy thing--happen to me, and I think the world needs more trumpeting of news of that sort.  

My art course just wrapped up, and there is a paying community alumni can access once it is over.  I decided because of the financial and time burden, I would not be continuing.  I said my goodbyes and expressed my appreciation for the course and my fellow students...and woke up to a message from one of the other students saying she would like to offer me access to the community for a year.  She said she appreciated my contributions so much over the courses, all the time and effort that I put into helping others, that she didn't want to see my time with them end.  I was very touched but felt I couldn't accept. Yes, the money is one issue, but the time-involvement "required"* is even more of a hang up for me.

Before I could graciously formulate my refusal, she went ahead and paid it, telling me that she did not expect me to be there all the time, no obligations.

I was so honored and touched by her gesture and the outpouring of love when the others knew I would be continuing.

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*There are no requirements, but I am not a half-measures person when I commit to something and I put a lot of time into something I am dedicated to seeing through.

Comments

[asakiyume]

That is really, really lovely. Thank you for sharing 💛

[wayfaringwordhack]

I know, right? I was sooooo touched. And humbled.

[tolcath]

That is so wonderful! I'm glad you will be able to enjoy the next class, too. Not a class, but you know. I expect you'll find some value in what time you can spend. Networking, though it's such a businesslike word, is part of our shred humanity a-- oh, stow the fancy-schmancy, brain, just say --- it's nice to have community!

[wayfaringwordhack]

It is nice! And this is a sweet, supportive place! Not like the OWW could be. :P

[tolcath]

I'm pretty sure I referred to at least parts of it as a shark tank. May that continue to be not the case for this!

[mallorys_camera]

That is lovely. 😀

You are a positive force.

[wayfaringwordhack]

You are a positive force.

Sometimes, and then I find myself screaming at my kids like a banshee and think, "WOW. Have everyone fooled, don't you?" ;.;

[rimturse]

Aw, that's lovely, and another testament to how being supportive often pays off, even if that was never your intention behind it. :)

[pjthompson]

You deserve it, Miquela.