Stirred Up*

It is the last day of March of 2020.  A new era.  People’s futures are uncertain.

It seems everyone is asking…

Will we ever get out of this?  When is this time locked-away going to be over?  How will the world look when this is over?  

These are questions I’ve heard myself asking.

For many years, I have been close to people who were faced with uncertainty.  I have cared for these people. I have been the chosen navigator through uncertain times and tough decisions.

Every situation in my work is unique and complex, but still, there are some truths I’ve found myself repeating.  These things I repeat because almost every person I represent is in some form of limbo with no definite future.  These aren’t things I made up.

Lately I’ve been repeating them to myself… 

I say, “Don’t spend your days worrying…you won’t help anything doing that…I’m not saying it’s easy but it’s the best way.”

Or I’ll say, “Don’t spend your time planning out the distant future, focus on this day today, you’ve got enough to trouble to deal with today.”

Nothing new.  Nothing exotic.  When I say these things to myself, I remember what I’ve seen- All the people walking through uncertain times and coming out stronger…

In my life, in my work, I have seen people be tested and purified.  It was beautiful every time.  

There is no doubt both tragedy and beauty are on the earth.  While I can, I’m going to try to follow my own advice- I will continue working for those with uncertain futures.  Cheers

I posted a previous version for a brief moment.  My wife gave me “the look” when she read it.  My point was to say-life is short, hold on to your loved ones.  Apologies *