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July 9, 2007

Let Go

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:04 am

No Strings, No Pain

hand releasing blue balloon

I had this thought.

What if we all let go?

What if we let go

. . . the ribbons and the strings?

What if we laid down

. . . the burdens and the pains?

Then . . . could we hold each others’ hands?

–ME “Liz” Strauss


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22 Comments to “Let Go”

  1. July 9th, 2007 at 7:17 am
    Tammy Lenski said

    Liz, your lovely post reminded me of that old saying, “You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.”

  2. July 9th, 2007 at 8:54 am
    Mike said

    Liz,

    You bet we could, and mine’s outstretched to whoever wants to grasp it! ;-)

    Mike

  3. July 9th, 2007 at 9:34 am
    Ariane Benefit, Neat & Simple Living said

    What a delightful thought! You could certainly hold my hand!! : )

  4. July 9th, 2007 at 10:06 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Tammy, Mike and Ariane!
    It sounds like a great day to head to Millenium Park to let go of a bunch of balloons! Wouldn’t that just be so much fun!!

  5. July 9th, 2007 at 10:57 am
    Mike said

    Ariane, you’re on!

    Liz, Millenium Park sounds perfect, because if you tried to let them go here in Phoenix today, they would suffer the same fate as Icarus after about 100 feet of ascent! ;-)

    Mike

  6. July 9th, 2007 at 11:09 am
    Tam said

    Oh, it does sound like so much fun - it’s a wonderful thing I finally come back and you are releasing balloons in the park. It’s perfect.

  7. July 9th, 2007 at 11:21 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Mike!
    Right after the park, we can the architechtural boat trip down the river that leaves from Navy Pier to cool off!

  8. July 9th, 2007 at 11:25 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Tam!
    Welcome back! I’m delighted at the synchronicity . . . YEA!!!

  9. July 9th, 2007 at 11:28 am
    Mike said

    Hi Liz,

    How about hitching a ride on one of the sailboats preparing for the Mackinac race this weekend? That’s be a great way to spend the afternoon?

    Mike

  10. July 9th, 2007 at 11:39 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Mike,
    If you’re doing some serious sailing, I’ll be at the club waiting for you. :)

    I have this nasty habit of catching the boom with my head. :)

  11. July 9th, 2007 at 11:46 am
    Mike said

    Hi Liz,

    That’s why I like skippering; you’re usuually too far back to get clipped. And I learned that one the hard way! LOL It’s also one of the reasons I like day sailers. Taking a shot from an aluminum spar is a lot easier on the noggin. Plus, on a hot day it’s fun to tip the boat over to have a cooling swim. ;-)

    Mike

  12. July 9th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Ah yes!
    But the deck of a nice restaurant has a wait staff that brings food and beverages . . . and sometimes conversation about the folks out on the boats. :)

  13. July 9th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
    Mike said

    You have a point. Hmm, what did I do with that ascot and commodore’s hat… ;-)

  14. July 9th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Well, Mike,
    What’ll you be having? :)

  15. July 9th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
    Mike said

    I should probably have some nautical concoction like Cutty Sark and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice, but I think I’ll have a Full Sail Pale Ale (which is more fun to say) instead.

  16. July 9th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
    ME Strauss said

    HI Mike,
    What lovely choices for a day on the deck! I’ll order now. I’m having the fish. :)

  17. July 10th, 2007 at 2:42 am
    zakman said

    Okay now I’m totally confused. Liz’s post sparked off thoughts about letting go, but suddenly all this talk of cranberry juice and grilled fish is making me hungry… hehe

    As about letting go, at the moment I can only quote something I remember reading:

    Faith isn’t faith until that’s all you’re hanging on to.

    Makes sense?… hmmm

  18. July 10th, 2007 at 5:23 am
    ME Strauss said

    Zakman,
    You are brilliant, and you fill me with hope.
    Hope is a gigantic heart.

    Clutching isn’t faith. Jumping because you know a net will appear is. :)

  19. July 10th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
    John Benage said

    Hi Liz & Friends of food et al.,

    To add just a bit on faith…

    And, faith is more than two dimensional;

    But first, you must act.

    Action in faith brings you to its depth;

    And, there you will find its truth.

    John

  20. July 10th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi John!
    That’s wonderful. Thanks for bringing the reminder that faith is a function of action. :)

  21. July 10th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
    John Benage said

    Easy to do with good inspiration.

    Thanks Liz,

    John

  22. July 10th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
    ME Strauss said

    You inspire me, John.
    I inpsire you. :)
    It works both ways. :)

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