Getting Ready for Tomorrow

Getting Ready for Tomorrow by debgrant

I like trees.

Why it matters:

• I have a friend who planted dozens of trees with his family during the pandemic. It was a good thing.

• Trees, especially in my growning-up place, had seasons. A good reminder for us all.

• Standing like a tree can lessen stress.

• I woke up this morning worried about tomorrow, wanting to be more like a tree, needing to take a stand.

For what it is worth, here is my stand:

• I am weary of fear and contempt so I choose love.

• I am weary of despair so I choose love.

• I am fully aware that I am only one person with limited resources so I choose love.

• I am aware that I am a bundle of contradictions, messy fears, and survival instincts, so I choose love.

• I am realistic about what love is up against and ready to define love each and every day as best I can. When that is exhausting, I will rest and try again tomorrow.

• Whatever tomorrow brings, what matters is what I bring into tomorrow. I choose love.

Peace,

Deb