I don't have much time. I have a lot of reading to do.
This kind of thing is going on:
It makes me think of this:
Click here for abs.org article "Book Burnings in Germany, 1933"
The American Library Association has a lot of information on their site:
Let's do what we can because... "Libraries across the country are experiencing an unprecedented spike in censorship attempts" and they need our help to fight back (from ala.org).
Disappointment. The Bills Game. Game Day. Incomplete Sentences.
Game day was filled with disappointment. Game aside, there was a preschooler meltdown, that inspired a mommy meltdown, a dinner that wasn't and THEN there was the game.
Even now as I write this, CNN's documentary series "Reframed: Marilyn Monroe" plays in the background, adding to the somber mood.
The bedtime routine required some reflection. We don't always win. We don't always get what we want. It's a part of life. What often defines someone's success though, is how one handles the disappointment that will inevitably come.
There are endless affirmations, positive thinking instructions, and posts guiding everyone toward happiness, peace and well being - but the hard fact remains. We need to handle disappointment. We need to know that it's there and that it's ok. It sucks. So what? Let it suck and keep going.
I may print that on a shirt.
Here's wishing us all an enduring Spirit, even when things don't go our way.
Love you all.
xo,
T
Someone recently said that in these times, we are the loneliest people with the happiest pictures. That seems true to me. We can look online and find an abundance of happy. smiling faces and funny posts. They might make us laugh but they might make us cry too.
It makes sense that we would want to put our best face forward and try to inspire positivity when creating posts, but there are times when those uplifting messages sharply and intensely contrast with the stresses of life. It's important to remember that EVERYONE has stress. Hardly anyone is living a carefree, happy-go-lucky existence right now and if you feel alone because you think everyone else has it easy - you're probably mistaken.
That being said, we can still find positive things to focus on. LOL as I remember a conversation with Zachary from this morning. Yesterday was a bit stressful and mommy got "yell-y." Wanting to improve the household energy today, I began the day by acknowledging that we did not have the best day yesterday. Zachary agreed. I said that we were off to a good start this morning though, and that we would make today better. He said, "no we aren't." Surprised by his response, I said "What? What do you mean? We had a great morning!" He said, "We threw poop at each other." I laughed out loud. Of course we did not do that and he was laughing out loud too. I noted that he had made a good point though. As much as we had butted heads the day before, we definitely had not thrown poop at each other. It really could've been much worse if we had. So we began the morning with gratitude for having not thrown poop at each other the previous day. 😂
Things are far from perfect, but there's always something to be grateful for.
Wishing you all a great week...
Love,
T
It is not possible to create more hours in the day. I can work as hard and as efficiently as possible, but I will always be limited by the number of hours in the day, and my ability to work through them inasmuch as I can also maintain good health by getting enough rest.
A LOT of us are trying to do too much. Many have no choice. There are mouths to feed and bills to pay. When something has to give, it's often us and our health, and that's not really acceptable either.
I propose lessons in prioritizing. I have to learn how to let some things go. Not everything is going to get done unless I gain some serious assistance in order to delegate.
Let's start learning and deciding.
Click here for "How to Prioritize Work When Everything Seems Important" from lifehack.org
Click here for "Ditch the To-Do List. This is the Only Prioritization System You Need" from Inc.com
Alright. That's a start.
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| Going to the beach may actually be a top priority. |
Meanwhile, I just discovered that I've been singing the wrong lyrics (for decades) on Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "Takin' Care of Business." LOL
Have a happy, healthy, safe and productive week everyone!
Love,
T
