Humans are strange creatures. We do a lot of unfortunate things. There’s a great deal to be upset about in the news lately. I’ve been thinking a lot since my last post here and maybe nostalgia isn’t a toxic impulse, maybe it’s a way to hold on to what’s good in a world that very often doesn’t give us much time to breath between tragedies. My hobby time is a way that I can relax, take time to process life events, and hopefully find a little joy doing something simple… something fun.
My friend Terry told me just the other day; “I can’t do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that I can do.” Words to live by for certain. Surround yourself with good people, do everything you can to make life better for others. But also, maybe, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Hang on to what’s good. Do things you enjoy, paint toys, make art, read a book. If you don’t learn to take care of yourself you burn out, and then you’re no good to anyone. It’s taken me 42 years on this earth to figure that one out. Not everything has to be deep or meaningful, sometimes it’s okay to paint tiny space laser soldiers too.
Did you know that school is out, and today is the first official day of summer break, and as such a very important and special day? My kids have told me that this is true many times today. So get out there and enjoy your summer. Find what’s good and hold on to it.