From Detritus to Fervor
These three random words came to me in rather quick succession as I considered the letters D, E, and F for my A-Z gratitude list: detritus, eclectic, and fervor. Words are like that for me. They show up and I go with them. In their diversity, simplicity, and complexity, I find writing inspiration.
First, some simple definitions:
Detritus- waste or debris of any kind
Eclectic- deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources,
a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
Fervor- intense and passionate feeling
Detritus is a fun word to say, but a painful one to ponder. What debris have I left behind me that I need to forgive myself for or ask someone else’s forgiveness? I have done some hard work clearing waste and debris over the course of my life, creating a path forward. Unloading, unburdening, and eventually understanding.
Being perfectly imperfect though, and because life brings us all types of experiences, that path doesn’t stay smooth and free of obstacles. The beauty is that healing and forgiving and loving means less and lighter debris are left to remove, or simply step over and keep on keeping on.
I am an eclectic who is eclectic in her approach to overall wellness. What started with running and writing decades ago, now includes journaling, meditation and mindfulness, prayer, targeted exercises for my joints and muscles, gratefulness gatherings, recovery fellowship, social platforms and apps on my computer and phone that give me prompts and other people’s inspiration.
I do more walking than running on most days now, but appreciate either, especially outside, for the sensory experiences and the left-right rhythm that clears the detritus from my mind and heart.
When I keep the detritus fairly cleared out, and use my eclectic practices, the fervor is ignited. The fervor for life and living it fully in the hours of each day. I lean into what gets me fired up, like writing. I seek to feed the right fires—the ones that help create comfort and compassion to carry within and to offer others in my interactions with them.
Words. Life. Being fully present brings words to life. Words bring experiences to life. Write on. Live on. Bring gratefulness to both. Onward!
