Today’s "Lounge" Conversation Starters:
The "Sympathy Face" Award: What is the most awkward thing someone has said to you recently in an attempt to be helpful? (Bonus points for the most "bless your heart" moments).
The Grief Superpower: Grief gives us a weirdly high tolerance for nonsense. What’s something that used to stress you out that you now officially give zero "you-know-whats" about?
The "I Can’t Believe I Just Did That" Moment: Share a recent "grief brain" fail. Did you put the remote in the fridge? Wear two different shoes to the store? Let’s celebrate the mental fog together.
The Self-Care "Scandal": What is your favorite "unconventional" self-care? (e.g., eating breakfast for dinner three nights a row, buying that one expensive candle, or finally blocking that person who keeps sending you "inspirational" quotes).
The "Wait, I’m Actually Doing It" Moment: What is one thing you’ve handled recently—mechanical, financial, or social—that made you want to give yourself a high-five?
I've experienced all of the above, however, while I blow certain things off ("pick my battles"), I find I have way less tolerance for bullshit. Also, I don't know how you or the members of this group feel about God & Heaven but, being Catholic, I believe Tom is in Heaven. I have watched a lot of testimonials from people that have had NDEs (Near Death Experiences) & it sounds like in Heaven, God allows you to see bits & pieces of your loved ones lives. As far as the "Wait, I'm Actually Doing It", I hope Tom sees that & it makes him proud.