I would like to extend some warm greetings and wish all the members of the #WeekendExperiences community and all Hivers who stumble upon this post a Merry Christmas. I hope you had great food and spent your time with your loved ones. A good way would be using this time to do what you love.
It's been already 133 uninterrupted weeks of this initiative. For this week, I'd like to visit the tipi of giving s gift to someone.
This holidays have a sort of bittersweet feeling. They haven't been the same since the family split up going to other countries and other events. But giving gifts has been an interesting thing throughout all my life. Having the chance to think about what to give to someone is an interesting thought exercise.
Last week, I had some kind of distress messages sent over from a friend in Colombia. She's been feeling miserable. I don't blame her. She lives in a gray city. There's not s single ray of sun that isn't dimmed by the clouds that haunt the city every day. No doubt why she feels that way coming from a city that has sunlight every day.
She's been trouble that thoughts of coming back. Running away from the place where she isn't happy and back home. That idea is very romantic. However, what she remembers of this shattered country is a elegy. Nothing of her memories remains. And she categorically stated she wants to return here.
I wish I could give her lots of cash, so she might go and live her dream of owning a farm and raising pigs and having crops. I think that guy Cincinnati had it right. Stepping out of society and working to sustain oneself seems to be s good path to avoid many things. She had that dream. But it isn't feasible. Since I don't hold the power to do such thing. I could only think about my gift being something else. A concept or a wish to help her get through those coulds.
My gift for her would be the wisdom to understand that coming back home isn't always the best idea. You can make your home anywhere else.
She owns a bubble tea business that's thriving. She wouldn't be able to do the same thing back here. Starting a business in a city with such a small market is tough; keeping it running, nigh imposible.
There are other personal things clouding her judgement, but I hope this idea and wishes help her set things straight and take the best decision for her future.
She asked me for my opinion on the subject. I didn't hold back on the thoughts. I have always said this city is a crib of talent. It's just that. A crib. One outgrows it way too quick. There are better places to go settle and go about doing your business.
But my words only weigh little on the mind of someone clouded by feelings.
I just hope she does what's best for her future. And that whatever she believes in, gives her the wisdom needed for the choice and the strength to uphold said decision.
I'd like to know what other advices you think she needs. Let me know on the comment section.
Also, are you more of a material gifter or do you wish other people get some other kinds of gifts from you during these season?
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