Upon Arrival

a satisfying riff on satisfaction

Upon arrival, hang up your coat. Remove your boots, leave them by the door.

Take your gloves off. Leave them by a heater. They’ll be nice and warm tomorrow. 

Upon arrival, breathe deep the air, discover the smell, and see every blessing:

Notice the love that brought you here.

Food in the fridge, mess on the counter. It’s all ok.

The sounds, the sights, the smells.

Upon arrival, take it all in. This is your life.

You’re here.

Notice your partner.

Notice their love, their effort.

Take a moment, upon arrival to see what they’ve done, not what they haven’t.

No partner?

Hard on yourself?

No problem. Take a look around. How many years has it been and you’re still here?

Unbelievable.

Notice what you’ve done, not what you haven’t.

Upon arrival, pat the dogs, give the hugs, say the hellos. Smile, enjoy, every minute of showing up. 

Upon arrival. Kick back, put your feet up. Know that you have arrived - right here, right meow. 

Sure,

There's always more work but you've done well. Here you are upon arrival. Put th…