The Power of Words

My last post detailed how I would be looking forward in 2022, my intentions to be grateful and gracious. January has been a wrecking ball, scathing all who lived it and all who had hoped for a better year. I have witnessed weakness and strength so far this year, both brave and both important to acknowledge.

This blog post is dedicated to everyone, close and wider afield, who have felt like January could break them as we deal with the nightmares of our lives. Here are some I have come across with my own eyes, ears and heart. I am sure you can relate:

Ill health within our families
The stresses of a busy workplace
Disrupted routines
Our own sickness
Expenses we had not expected to pay
Feeling guilty for our emotions
Deciding on the right time to retire
Realising our children are growing up
Making hard decisions within a team
Facing covid and the changing restrictions
And so so many more.

I have coped over the last few weeks with a determination to stay positive, to find a way to stay strong. Here are some of the words that have given me comfort and spurred me on.