Brick by Brick

The last two months of my life have been deeply challenging and beautiful. I usually find the space each month to put my thoughts out there - but it has been two months since I have had the ability to sit down in peace and really think and feel.  

A few weeks ago I was on a little family vacation in Philadelphia.  Though I grew up in the area and my family and I have been in many times, we had never stayed there and soaked it in.  Discovering the city as an adult with my Mom and brother was really lovely.  I was struck by all that I re-learned about how our country began and the choices people made.  At The Franklin Institute, we went to see the Brick exhibit.  This exhibit displays the brilliant work of a man who designs artistic pieces entirely out of Legos.  The first piece on display was a 3D hand holding just one tiny Lego brick.  To the artist, this signified that each and every thing we do is built brick by brick.  One at a time.  Piece by piece.  I almost cried. 

When things get overwhelming (which some had these past months), it was so deeply moving and reassuring to see this artist offer "me too".  The acknowledgment of the process was exactly what I needed in that moment.  A wonderful Reminder that as I build huge things and embark upon large, complex projects in the next few months, the process is indeed to build it brick by brick, moment by moment.  If at times I feel as though I'm not accomplishing enough, not fast enough, not virtuosic enough...not, enough, I will try and Remember that Lego hand, holding that one, tiny, red brick.