“TO BE HOPEFUL in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness.What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places—and there are so many—where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this spinning top of a world in a different direction.
And if we do act, in however small a way, we don’t have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.”
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This is a difficult time of year for many, including myself. Although each year seems to get a little bit easier, I still need some reminders to take it one day at a time, and to have self compassion. I thought you might need a gentle reminder too.
Below are some links to a few posts from past years that might be helpful. I wrote them when I was feeling low during the winter months. I hope that by reading them you feel me reaching out and giving you a nice big hug.
I attended a class today on how to keep mindfulness in our everyday lives. I was so excited when I signed up months ago, but as this day fast approached, I felt that the timing wasn’t right. In fact, it couldn’t have been worse, since it’s the most hectic time of year with my work schedule. So much to do, how can I afford the time away from my work responsibilities?
It turned out that the class came at exactly the right time and it was just what I needed! The community and connections filled me up. It was in this class that my instructor read this quote:
“The future is an infinite succession of presents.”
Keep it moving in even the smallest of ways and we’ll get “there,” whatever and wherever that is for you. We got this!
Here are those links:
https://beallthere.net/2014/02/22/the-power-of-positive-thinking/
https://beallthere.net/2014/12/06/feeling-gray/
https://beallthere.net/2015/08/22/funkytown-just-passing-through
If you just have time to read one, the last one is one of my favorites!
Be All There 
Thanks Jeanne!!! Funkytown has been lurking in the shadows, had to push myself to to get excited about our first day skiing today, but what a glorious day it was! Sun came out, conditions were great, and the fresh air was recharging!
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That’s great to hear, T! xox
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