Good Morning and Happy Monday!

My hope for you is that you were able to spend time reflecting on the many positive things in life this weekend and that you fought the urge to settle into negativity during the current difficulties. So many platitudes come to mind:

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

“Whatever will be, will be.”

The reality is that we are in precarious times. Not because of the impending discomforts, but due to the propensity to lose track of all that is encouraging. We can choose to dwell on the swarm of media coverage or direct our thoughts toward how we might contribute to manifesting a positive outcome.

That’s not to say that we should be careless. Not at all. We are responsible for practicing good health and safety protocols, for ensuring that we maintain adequate self-care to retain an authentic presence, and to be available to those who cannot fend for themselves. Richard Bach, American author whose work includes Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, shares these thoughts:

In troubling times, there’s comfort in the notion that either way, we can supersede current challenges or find ways to adapt. And, indeed, we are a people who have the intelligence, endurance, and logistical aptitude to creatively address most any adversity.

Isaiah 40:31 underscores that concept as we read:

“But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary; They will walk and not grow tired.” (AMP)

My hope is that the strength and promise of these words will permeate our society and infuse us with the desire to soar, to rise above the milieu, and to tirelessly support one another as we gain understanding. And, as tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day,

Be Well & Be Blessed!

Lucinda