Trip #667 Edgebrook Avenue, Brookline, Pittsburgh took place on November 9, 2021, and was published on December 1, 2021.
It’s easy to fall into the habit of blaming others when life doesn’t flow in the direction we expect or desire. Feelings of disappointment, fear, or insignificance are a natural part of life, but if we don’t acknowledge their pain and identify healthy ways to heal, it’s easy to fall prey to victimhood. Unresolved feelings fester and mutate into aggression, paranoia, and righteous indignation, and soon, our spirit begins to suffocate under all those layers of suffering. So, the next time a life event doesn’t occur as planned, take a few deep breaths and hit pause. The temptation to point the finger at the perceived cause of misery may be strong but will doing so lighten your load or imprison you in even more unhappiness? Only you know the answer.
Field Notes: This full set of sidewalk steps spans the city block and you might not even notice it if you pass by in a car (which is what happened to me…). The afternoon was coming on and the shadows were quite nice!
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Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs, and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling.
