Author: systems

Everyone expresses their fear in different ways. Humans try their best to find some kind, any kind, of control over a situation. Yes, you, too. Some research data. Some share. Some give. Some volunteer. Some craft. Some speak out. Some try to inspire. It doesn’t always give control to do any of these things, but doing something, anything, to work out your feelings can help see you through right back to the light.

Life can be very simple if we choose not to over-think or over-complicate things. Live in and taste each moment. Find joy in the simple and the ordinary. See the sky as if you were a famous painter or hear the music as if you were the creator of symphonies. Each moment is precious and can be filled with wonder if we just allow it to be. Yes, even this one.

Where there is light, there is also darkness. Peace does not exist without chaos. This world maintains balance through opposites. That is why we must experience sorrow in order to enjoy happiness. After all, without bitterness, sweets might not taste so sweet. Remember that the tiniest light makes an impact on the dark. You can be that light.

Let go of any bad feelings you have for who you once were. Seriously. Easier said than done? Not really… Who you used to be and all the junk you’ve been through are how you became the person you are today. You are actually better for your mistakes, screw ups and bad decisions. A frog does not hate the tadpole, nor does a butterfly despise the caterpillar. The whole reason for being here is to be better every day, and you’re great at it.

When the dust settles and a new normal rises from those ashes, who do you want to be? What do you want to do? How will you change the way you think, feel, or chase your passions? We’re being called, yes, to adjust for the safety of our fellow humans… but there will be a renewal. What you do with it, and what you do differently, will be up to you.

Are you taking the time to discover your inner weirdness? Pajamas with feet? Or maybe Garfield slippers are your thing. Perhaps it is time for the blue hair you wanted to try. Taking a few moments to figure out how to express your innermost unique side will actually benefit you later. You might end up with passions and joy you never knew you had!

I hope you are realizing by now that as hard as things can be sometimes, or as lonely as they can be sometimes… that you are needed, desired, and a necessary part of this world. You’re cared about, connected to, and part of something greater than yourself. Don’t give up!

Getting a lot done? Fantastic. Hitting up projects you’ve been meaning to do for ages? Terrific. Working? Playing? Walking the dog? Wonderful. Sitting around in your pajamas? Superb. Needing extra self-care and taking some time to work out your feelings? Incredible. Look, no matter who you are or what you do, how everyone reacts to global, scary events is okay. It is individual. The one thing to keep in mind through it all is that no matter how you cope, as long as it works for you and keeps you going… well, it’s perfect.

What keeps you moving? Your soul and spirit? Your passions and desires? Or… your wounds and fears? When our decisions are pushed and motivated by our fears, our scars or our traumas, we might talk ourselves out of the very things we should be doing with our precious time. See, but when we are pulled forward by the things that call us, the gentle spiritual connection to everything we all share, and our desire to find our special place in it, we can make amazing progress towards the best things life has to offer us.

Working through all the feelings is hard. But, you simply have to feel them. Simply pushing them away is just kicking the old can down the road. It is okay if you lost hope there for a moment. It’s completely acceptable that sadness, being scared or anger has been your thing on and off. You’re not broken for not being able to bring that smile all the time, every day, for everyone. You’re not. What is important, though, is that deep inside, your soul does crave joy. Try not to forget that even when things seem too heavy that there is a place in you that can bring a smile, love, tenderness and hope because it is connected to everything good in the world.

Look at you hanging in there! Challenges are helping you grow. Mistakes just make you even smarter. You’re more compassionate, more understanding, and looking for ways to help not just yourself, but the world around you. Sometimes it takes a huge wake-up call to see what your human spirit is capable of… and you’re rocking it with patience, kindness, and true grit. How cool!

You, my dearest, are the pathmaker of your life. You get to choose the material your road is built out of and where you are going. Yes, you will encounter mountains and oceans. There you get to decide if you’ll tunnel through, build bridges, or reroute. Though the landscape is ever changing, challenging your creativity and determination, never forget — you ARE the pathmaker.