LETTER: What really matters
I need to share the pleasure I had when I turned to Tuesday’s editorial page. I usually take one look at the editorial page and move on. I do not like or read attacks from Red on Blue or Blue on Red. They divide us. I do not know the partisan stand of Tuesday’s writers, it does not matter to me and it didn’t matter to them. They speak to every human being, no matter their political opinions. They spoke to me.
We all hit periods in our lives when we need to reflect. We need to ask ourselves, “What am I holding on to? Is it still useful? Is it a distraction?” Now when I am 78, I look back at what worked for me at 48, 58, 68, and it is like looking into an old closet. “What did I ever see in that dress? In that shirt? What do I still love to wear after all these years?” Matt Dowling reminded me of the importance of letting go of things that weigh me down so that those which can lift me up are free to do so. I came away inspired.
Eric Erickson spoke particularly to me, reminding me that in my continuing struggle with cancer, which has recently hit a major roadblock, I am surrounded by people who love me and care about me. We have widely different political views – deep red to deep blue — and it doesn’t matter at all. What lifts me up is knowing that I am surrounded by loving and caring friends.
Today Matt and Eric reminded me of what really matters in my life.
Susan Priest
Washington