On days when you say, more than once, “I can’t do this anymore” and consider putting an ad out there for an adult to come and take over because making one more decision does not sound like anything you are going to be doing this day, here is what I know is good:
*Children (young and grown) dancing to the Gummy Bear song.
*Walks in the finally not freezing cold weather.
*Stepping away from the things that are sapping your energy and time–if only for a few minutes. Just walk away. It’ll still be there. That I can promise.
*Laughing over a parody watched with people you love.
*Chocolate. Always.
*Cold coffee. (Or you know, hot, if you prefer it that way)
*Watching Elton John singing karaoke to his own songs. (“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” I. Am. DONE.)
*Finishing up a major undertaking and giving yourself a high five.
*Knowing it’s almost bedtime and tomorrow is another day. Another chance for things to right themselves. Well, with a little help. But yeah. Mercies anew in the morning.
Here’s hoping that one of these things brings you a smile and brightens your day. Or better yet, here’s hoping your day has been so brilliant that your spirits don’t need lifting. But here’s what I hope you take away from this tonight.
If you are having “a day,” you are not alone. You can hang with me. And the rest of us for whom some days are hard. We can help each other through it. Or at least laugh a lot trying. This journey isn’t meant to be done alone.
Love to all.
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