First of all, in a situation which feels - and, to some extent is - out of control:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot
change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the
difference.
My dearest friend Lisa posts this today on Facebook:
"My friend Jani Rubery wrote
these helpful words for this unprecedented time... "Have been musing about
all of the mixed emotions that we are experiencing as we navigate our way in
this turbulent time.
We are in a time of transition which was unexpected, unprepared for and unprecedented. Therefore the depth of emotions we are feeling - both positive and negative are to be completely expected and appropriate.
During times of transition we have to let go - let go of what we know as ‘normal’, let go of of our concept of how our life works, let go of how we think things should be, and sadly for some - this even means letting go of loved ones. As we let go - we grieve and enter the time which is called the unknown. The time in between the letting go and coming to terms with the ‘new normal.’
I write this because I think it is important that we are kind to ourselves and kind to others with regards to their reactions. There will be so much disturbance in the unknown time - we must acknowledge this and recognise this is a normal human process. It is important that we recognise it for what it is and try to get through it - through listening, understanding, acts of kindness and love. There is hope in that we know that during times of unknowing there are positive things that emerge - creativity, new relationships, deeper connections, and new ways of building the future.
So while we have this new space available to us - as difficult as it may be as we had not expected it or prepared for it - let’s take the time to grieve and let go. As we let go - we need to let come. We need to let come - the unexpected, the new, the different. Let come what is there to emerge. At the moment it feels like I am doing this daily.
I myself am curious about what will come as a result of this moment - personally as well as globally. So I will continue to grieve, let go and endeavour to let come...."
We are in a time of transition which was unexpected, unprepared for and unprecedented. Therefore the depth of emotions we are feeling - both positive and negative are to be completely expected and appropriate.
During times of transition we have to let go - let go of what we know as ‘normal’, let go of of our concept of how our life works, let go of how we think things should be, and sadly for some - this even means letting go of loved ones. As we let go - we grieve and enter the time which is called the unknown. The time in between the letting go and coming to terms with the ‘new normal.’
I write this because I think it is important that we are kind to ourselves and kind to others with regards to their reactions. There will be so much disturbance in the unknown time - we must acknowledge this and recognise this is a normal human process. It is important that we recognise it for what it is and try to get through it - through listening, understanding, acts of kindness and love. There is hope in that we know that during times of unknowing there are positive things that emerge - creativity, new relationships, deeper connections, and new ways of building the future.
So while we have this new space available to us - as difficult as it may be as we had not expected it or prepared for it - let’s take the time to grieve and let go. As we let go - we need to let come. We need to let come - the unexpected, the new, the different. Let come what is there to emerge. At the moment it feels like I am doing this daily.
I myself am curious about what will come as a result of this moment - personally as well as globally. So I will continue to grieve, let go and endeavour to let come...."
Joys and sadness are part of life: Jesus modelled this for us.
Mental health issues given support at VeryWellMind.
Songs, of course, are a great encouragement:
Otherwise, there is great humour to be found (albeit some of it rather rude!)
Or a parody on Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Nick Heath, sports commentator... commenting on everyday life.
Nick Heath, sports commentator... commenting on everyday life.
And then there are the numerous acts of kindness, like this one here on Guernsey:
And, last of all: even more beautiful music.
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