Encouragement

I want to encourage anyone that is reading this post today. It is difficult to be living in this political climate. The uncertainty seems insurmountable. The challenges seem never ending. As soon as we adjust, bam we are hit with another obstacle to overcome. I feel it too. There are days when I just want to give up, throw in the towel, hid under the covers and act like none of this is real.

Unfortunately, it’s real, it’s happening and we have to learn how to deal with it. Some may turn to alcohol, some may turn to pills, some may turn to street drugs. The reality is those substances don’t solve the problem, they numb it temporarily. They provide an artificial relief that actually intensifies the problem because now you have two problems.

I want to encourage you to push through. I want to encourage you to turn to your high power. I want to encourage you to lean on your family, friends or support group for support. I want to encourage you to engage in self care and participate in activities that bring you joy. I want to encourage you to go to your happy place often. I want to encourage you to understand that troubles don’t last a lifetime. I want you to think about these famous words from Nelson Mandela ” It always seems impossible until it’s done”.