Recently I stumbled upon this poem by Julia Fehrenbacher and thought it was perfect for these hazy summer days and turbulent times. See what you think.
The Cure for It All
Go gently today, don’t hurry
or think about the next thing. Walk
with the quiet trees, can you believe
how brave they are—how kind? Model your life
after theirs. Blow kisses
at yourself in the mirror
especially when
you think you’ve messed up. Forgive
yourself for not meeting your unreasonable
expectations. You are human, not
God—don’t be so arrogant.
Praise fresh air
clean water, good dogs. Spin
something from joy. Open
a window, even if
it’s cold outside. Sit. Close
your eyes. Breathe. Allow
the river
of it all to pulse
through eyelashes
fingertips, bare toes. Breathe in
breathe out. Breathe until
you feel
your bigness, until the sun
rises in your veins. Breathe
until you stop needing
anything
to be different.
Beach Read
If you’re looking for a juicy tell-all to read on vacation this summer, check out my memoir, Where Have I Been All My Life?
Compelling Video
Making People Feel Seen by David Brooks speaks to the importance of going out of our way to acknowledge the humanity of others.
Stay cool…
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