I Want You to Have a Good Week
It's starting...I can feel it...the seasonal...depression...we have to fight back! Together!
All summer I woke up, jumped out of bed and waiting anxiously for the clock to strike 0530 so I could head out to hang with my spiders. I would barely sip my coffee, too busy taking in the warm summer morning air. The smell of the warm dew all around me. It was glorious.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the fall views. At sunset. I wake up at 0430. The sun isn’t coming up until 0730. Three hours sitting chilly in the dark. And I don’t hate it, I am not complaining. It just is, slower. Slower than my summer slow mornings. And darker. And cooler.
Yes, I said I can’t wait for winter and I stand by that. However, it is a battle of the mind for sure to make it through.
A cozy, serene winter day is one of my favorite kinds; the cold and dark winter days though, they tend to be hit or miss.
I know I am far from alone. The SAD Gang is vast, so hello fellow SADies and if you are lost, god bless you, you must live somewhere sunny. Don’t take it for granted! Also, if you live somewhere sunny and still suffer, I am so sorry.
Since I know I am not alone, I wanted to bother you on this Monday and let you know:
Hey! I see you. I am really grateful for you. If you are feeling under appreciated today, know that I have thought of each of you and been overwhelmed with love today. You are doing your best, that’s all we can do. Even if it doesn’t “feel” like your best, it is. You were doing the best as you could, at the time. We always are. I am so proud of you.
I know, were all so busy these days, but if you could spare a few minutes, when it warms up this afternoon, might I recommend taking a step outside and taking a deep breathe. One of those intentional breaths that lets you feel the oxygenation every blood cell throughout your body. Just a minute to be grateful for the fact that you have lungs that allow you to breathe. A minute to be grateful for your safety. A minute to be grateful for the opportunity it is to be you. To live your life. Even if it feels most like an obligation. You are lucky to be you, because I am lucky as hell to be me.
I have gone back and forth on my opinion of being the “main character” in your life and I think I have finally figured out what we need to do. Balance. Main character of your life, kick ass background character in the world. Be the main character today. Get your treat, give yourself the space to speak out in the meeting, tell your manager you can’t take an extra shift this weekend. Do what feels good.
We need more good, especially more small good. Good you can keep in your pocket and save for a dark and dreary winter morning that we know are to come…
