Such a small thing

[vr_trakowski]

I have a number of magnets on my refrigerator.  Mostly they go unused; occasionally I notice them enough to use one to hold up a recipe. 

Tonight I realized that over half are gifts.  Aside from the three from family, I have presents from at least four people. 

I haven't talked to any of those four people in years. 

And yet, the thought of taking the magnets down feels like a betrayal.  There's no reason why it should; all things come to an end (what squeak, mouse?) and it's not like I need them.  Some of them fit me; some don't.  And now that I'm aware, seeing them will be a touch of sorrow every time. 

Who will notice?  Who will care? 

Should I care?  I just don't know. 
 

Comments

[mingsmommy.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm huge on symbolism, in both act and items, my whole family is that way (my sister has an empty corrugated cardboard box she won't throw away because my father once touched it...I'm not quite that...attached). I know it's not always easy to let go of the physical symbol of something, but when I do remember things are just things and not the person, not the memory...it makes it easier.

I have an e-mail subscription to Daily Word and a paragraph in this morning's stood out and reminded me of you and this post:

I am open to the variety of ways change appears in my life. On any given day, and on this day especially, I may choose to release what no longer blesses me, what no longer serves the highest and best of my intentions.

I hope you have a lovely day. Peace.