Listless and tired I boil the kettle yet again and hold the steaming mug between my hands and stare outside. The December wind protests loudly, sweeping the snow off the roof into eddies that vanish as quickly as they appeared. It is easy to get swept along with the winds, whipped this way and that.
I'm sensitive to getting swept away, realizing this about myself I do not own a television, or listen to the news, or engage more than I have to with negative, emotionally exhausting people. This has taken me decades to accept about myself. During this globally challenging season, more than ever I try to be aware and respectful of my needs and hold to my healthy habits and boundaries.
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| Sometimes the world is overwhelming |
| I look around and wonder if anyone else feels the same way I do |
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| Sometimes I just want to hide away |
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| and close my eyes and dream instead. There's nothing wrong with dreaming. |
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| Once I'm rested I can accept that even in life's challenges there is a certain beauty to be found and a particular wisdom that comes with having weathered life's storms. |
May you be comforted and find strength to weather any storms you may be experiencing.
Thank you for stopping by My Turquoise Kettle Life today.
Wishing you a day of gentle strength,
Sandra
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