Luck

We’re so lucky in so many ways. Rather than feeling guilty about it or reluctant about it or denying it, today I’m taking it and feeling incredibly, incredibly grateful. We are loved, we are safe, we have choices, we have community. When I appreciate my good fortune and accept it, I’m much better able to be useful to other people, and somehow that makes it better. It’s okay for me to take the best possible care of my family and myself, receiving all there is to receive, feeling good about it, and trying to give back.

There is a peacefulness and sense of luxury that comes from saying that my wellbeing is a priority, and living that truth day by day, shifting life event after shifting life event. This thing happened, what can I do to feel okay physically, emotionally, spiritually? Yes. Now this other thing happened, what can I do now?

How can I take care of myself, while also taking care of those around me? That is the ongoing question as events beyond my control continue to unfold. I’m going to keep going.