Category: Gifts from Steve
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Gifts from Steve Part 7: Follow the Tao
When I think of the Tao, I picture rivers. And Winnie the Pooh. These may seem like completely unrelated things (unless you’re playing Poohsticks), but by the end of this post, I hope you’ll see how they are both profoundly connected to the principles of Taoism. On Sundays, I focus on following the Tao. If… Read more
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Gifts from Steve Part 6: Be Wabi-Sabi
Do you know what “wabi-sabi” is? No, it isn’t that spicy green stuff you get on the side with your sushi. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic and philosophy that emphasizes accepting imperfection and finding beauty in the flawed nature of life. Stephen was a huge fan of the wabi-sabi way of life, and in my… Read more
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Gifts from Steve Part 5: Childlike Joy
Steve was really fun and funny. The End. Just kidding! I’ll say more than that about Steve’s sense of humor. But quite simply, Steve had a childlike joy that was truly inspiring. He had a good sense of what actually mattered in life, and he didn’t stress out over the minutia of “adulting.” On Fridays,… Read more
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Gifts from Steve Part 4: Prioritize Self-Care
If I can give any widow a word of advice, I would say you must prioritize self-care above all else. I’ve always had a tendency to overcommit to people and push myself to the point of exhaustion in my attempts to please everyone. Steve observed my occasional meltdowns whenever I’d make promises to too many… Read more
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Gifts from Steve Part 3: Adventurous Spirit
When I saw my dad for the first time after Steve died, he gave me a huge hug and said “He made you an adventurer.” My dad couldn’t be more right. Stephen encouraged me to try so many new things, and in my ten years with him, I went on adventures I never would have… Read more
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Gifts from Steve Part 2: Beautiful Confidence
Before I met Steve, I didn’t think I was beautiful. Steve noticed my insecurities about my physical appearance early on in our relationship, and quickly started helping me to become more confident in my natural beauty. On Tuesdays, I focus on carrying myself with beautiful confidence. I’m not exactly sure when I started feeling so… Read more
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Gifts from Steve Part 1: Savor Little Things
In my ten years with Steve, I learned a lot about living a more joyful, well-rounded life. As part of my grieving process, I identified seven “gifts from Steve”. These are qualities that I always admired about him, and that I incorporated into my life during our love story. I meditate on each one once… Read more