Endless Horizons...

Hi!

Endless horizons.

For some, the thought of not being able to see what's on the other side, the unpredictability, the unknown, all of it is terrifying. It can be hard not to worry about what you can't know.

For others, the same thoughts bring on nothing but excitement for unknown adventures. Thrilled by not knowing what comes next.

For most, I think, it's probably a mixed bag. 

The world we are currently living in is basically a perpetual trigger for anxiety. Those who suffer from this sometimes debilitating affliction during the best of times are guaranteed to be struggling right now. 

Even for those thrilled by the unknown have their limits.

In the midst of all of the turmoil, we need to take a few steps back and remember that even when surrounded by upheaval, we can find peace.

Peace.

We have to remind ourselves that it's still okay to laugh, it's still okay to be goofy, it's still okay to sit in the sun with an ice-cold beverage of your choice, crank some tunes and breathe. 

Peace.

We have to remind ourselves that everything is temporary. This too shall pass. Every cloud has a silver lining. Insert all optimistic cliches here. Thing is, cliches become cliches for a reason.

Peace.

Even if it's only for a few minutes, a few seconds. Even if you are armpit deep. Even if your world has turned to complete crap. Even if your kids are driving you nuts, your dust bunnies are planning a revolution, and your laundry monster is threatening world domination. Even if, and maybe, especially when. 

Peace.

If you don't feel you can, if a smile seems miles out of reach. If everything just feels like it's too much, too heavy, hold on. Don't give up. Stay. Please reach out. To someone, to anyone. The world is a brighter place because of you. The light you shine is important and uniquely yours. Things will get better, even if it's impossible to see right now through the weighted darkness, The sun will break through. It can't do anything else. Just know you are not alone, no matter how much it may feel that way right now. Keep reaching out until you find a hand reaching back. It may take a few tries, but it will be there. 

Peace.

If you are finding that you are able to find your smile without herculean effort, try not to keep it to yourself. If kind words come, set them free unto the world so they might land on the souls that need them. The world needs the lighthearted to lighten hearts other than their own. Frivolity is not frivolous, we need it as much as we need to breathe.

Peace. 

That is what I believe is on the horizon. Peace. A gentler world that has had its eyes opened to what really matters. A world that finds itself willing to finally take real steps towards equality. A world that shows more respect for the people who really are the ones who make our society function. A world that has learned its lesson about listening to science. A humanity that shows more care. 

On a more personal note.

This weekend, my hubby and I will celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary. We've been together 35. I feel lucky every single day that I have him in my life. We have been through a lot. We have had incredible highs and devastating lows. 

We have always chosen roads less traveled, living a pretty unconventional life. Neither of us does well with fitting into neat little boxes. We make decisions based on what fits rather than what is expected. It doesn't always turn out the way you think, but that, my friends, is half the fun. 

He is my best friend. He's my rock when I need solid ground and my wings when I need to fly. He's been the source of my laughter, the reason for my tears, and can still make my heart flutter with a single look. He's Daddy to our children and Grandpa to theirs. He's a kind and gentle soul, the love of my life, my everything.

Happy Anniversary, my Honey. Here's to the next 33!

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Until next time...

May you share what you can, a smile, a kind word, time or even money.

May you see the bitter in the world is overpowered by the honey.

May you find some peace in whatever form that takes.

May you find it in your workout, in a park, at one of your favourite lakes.

May you, if you need to, reach out for understanding, for compassion, for a caring hand.

May you, if you can, provide hope, be the hand to help others back to their feet, help them stand.

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