My first big task today involved moving 10- 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) of light fluffy snow that fell overnight and into the morning. There was no wind, so it all stayed in place when moved to the side of the walkway. There is still a hefty amount of ice super-glued to the ground. It may be with us for weeks. <sigh>
I had a good discussion with a colleague today -- one that left me with some ideas of dealing with stress and anxiety. I was also reading about hope -- a word that we tend to use as a noun and may forget that it is also a verb; so it is something that involves action. Hope has many faces -- celebrating, learning, sharing, future planning, transforming, reflecting, building and so many more. Recognizing that while we can't control the world around us, we can keep a positive outlook for our own future growth and development. Hanging onto hope can be very challenging, especially when many small things descend on us, many of which we may not be beyond our control. Reflecting on how we are managing when feeling very overwhelmed can help us to put things into perspective better. We need to find our supports -- people, animals, and ourselves. Being kind to self and others helps us to feel better about the larger picture. It helps situate us within an active space where we can hold onto hope rather than feeling desperate and hopeless. In short, being kind gets us outside ourselves and back into the world.
I thought of a song with lyrics that support self and others. I enjoy the tempo and positive sound of this one. It provides a bit of hope. <smile> Keep safe. Enjoy!
Never Gonna Let You Down -- Colbie Caillat
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