Balancing

Over the past week I found out another friend of mine has cancer. That`s two who I interact with regularly. It saddens me. Then a message that a woman who I have always considered family, passed away.

My brother had his stent put in his leg yesterday. The procedure went well. He is home and resting. I slept in the living room so I could be close by in case he needed me.

Granny is popping over today to see Bill and I and that will lift some sadness that lingers from a bumpy week.

In between appointments and the must do of everyday living, I have been working on another puzzle. It is almost done. I`ll be taking a break from puzzles for a bit after that.

Today and tomorrow, I think I`ll do some baking, cleaning and resting. I`ve got 3 partial articles started to try to get a jump start on next week. We have doctoring everyday but Friday.

Balance is the glue that helps me hold each day together. When bombarded with sadness or the darkness that looks to invade my space, I seek to counter it with light and purpose. I take joy in fulfilling the necessary now that I once robotically accomplished.

Making Bill his favorite meal or surprising him with an unexpected gift brings me peace and happiness.

Writing here and creating brings me hope and comfort, besides the added mental gymnastics to keep the Lewy bodies dementia at bay.

I am careful how much I allow myself to consume of the tragedies of this world and current state of affairs. I read enough, watch enough to be informed but must balance that with pockets of hope, love and small acts of kindness that see me through.

I want to project light

I want to project love

I want to be both

For myself

For my loved ones

For all those I encounter or interact with.

May your day be filled with peace, love and happiness 💖

✨Be the Light