Hey friend, I see a patch of sun there where there wasn’t one a while ago. Heavy rain last night, and again this morning. But just now there’s warm sun and maybe a minute to sit and enjoy it. Sometimes when I think I don’t have a minute, that’s exactly the time to take a break and find something to enjoy however briefly. A warm spot in the sun, a cup of tea in my father’s mug, conversation with a friend, any of those will do, or a dozen other things. It doesn’t take much, really. Sometimes I forget how little. It’s good to be reminded.
It’s been a tough couple of years, no doubt. Certainly has made it hard to practice a positive outlook. The experts tell me that’s normal. Knowing that helps some. Also helps to get outside confirmation that yes things have actually been that challenging, not just imagination at play. So it’s not merely a foolish luxury to take a break and just try unknotting for a bit. No, evidently it’s a complete necessity. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that it should take a while to learn how to enjoy things again, or even how to take a decent break. I think it was something I used to be fairly good at in a previous life, so I suppose it’s reasonable to think I might be again. But for now it’s something that I have to practice. Funny. Not something you’d write songs about, that’s for sure. But something you’d maybe share with a friend. Thanks for that.
I know one thing I have to remember is that working harder is not necessarily a good thing right now. And although my inclination is to work hard while I can, right now it has to be about pace. Tempo. Yes, I will get done everything I can over the next little while. But I hope I get a few more moments like this, too. A nice patch of sun for a few minutes, and maybe someone to share it with. Yeah, that’d be nice. Here’s wishing you the same.
Be well