There is a very popular ancient parable and a folk tale from India about six blind men and an elephant. It has several different versions, so I decided to put my own spin on it.
Keep the Line Moving
I love analogies. This particular morning, I realized I had stumbled upon one that was a little more personal than most.
Grateful
Their stories are unique, yet share one commonality: their lives were taken unexpectedly by a virus. It saddens me to think about how those stories may have ended, that they may have been alone in nursing homes or hospitals, without their loved ones by their side holding their hand or kissing their cheek.
This Is It?
I believe the universe was preparing me for something – the pivotal moment when the oncologist would tell us, many months later, that the cancer was back and had spread to other organs in my husband’s body.
How to Find Your Voice
Then I learned something else. As jazz saxophonist great, Charlie Parker, said, “If you don’t live it, it won’t come out your horn.” What… you mean I have to actually be this stuff?
Helping During a Pandemic
From spearheading your company’s aid efforts to supporting local business and even conducting storytime over Skype, there are numerous ways to help while still maintaining social distancing. The crucial element revolves around the fact that you take stock of your situation, identify the needs, and then get proactive, offering support to those who need it.
The Road We Choose
We are hopeful though, hopeful that we will find a way to drive down this road without all the obstacles and signposts that keep us distracted from the real issues at hand. It never ends, does it? It will go on forever and we will be lucky to have been a part of it; part of the road less travelled.
Loss
Perhaps over time I will be able to put this little ball of grief somewhere, store it in a grief drawer or bury it in my back yard with my phlox and roses and dahlias. Maybe there, the grief will lie in hope that it will grow into something, perhaps even into joy.
Five Mental Workouts to Realize Your Goals in Life
No matter how you define success, good mental health plays an important role in helping you achieve it. Here are five mental exercises that can help you perform better and make the most of your life.
Eat More, Dance More, Live More!
I am quite sure that balanced food intake, along with 30 minutes of regular physical activity, 15 minutes of silence and laughing crazily can help you live a lifestyle of your dreams in the current world! All of this together makes you healthier inside and out.
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