I went away for an overnight canoe trip with just one of my dogs. It was blissful. My brain was calm and comfortable and peaceful. I noticed the lack of clutter and noise as I paddled. It was a wonderful reset. I came home to news about Afghanistan, following Lebanon, Haiti, Cuba... and the clutter and noise has quickly returned. I commented to a friend online that I'm exhausted from holding the anger and worry and guilt. But I'm also fearful that if I don't hold those feelings that I'll forget about them because these disasters aren't in my face like they are for others and I need to remember that they're real and they're happening right now.
Holding Grief
Holding Grief
Holding Grief
I went away for an overnight canoe trip with just one of my dogs. It was blissful. My brain was calm and comfortable and peaceful. I noticed the lack of clutter and noise as I paddled. It was a wonderful reset. I came home to news about Afghanistan, following Lebanon, Haiti, Cuba... and the clutter and noise has quickly returned. I commented to a friend online that I'm exhausted from holding the anger and worry and guilt. But I'm also fearful that if I don't hold those feelings that I'll forget about them because these disasters aren't in my face like they are for others and I need to remember that they're real and they're happening right now.