If Today Is A Little Bit Rough

If today is a little bit rough, and you are finding life difficult I want you to take a brief moment.

Stop.

Close your eyes.

Allow your mind to quiet 

and then,

Think...

...about the smell of brewing coffee and the warmth against your hands as your hold the mug tight.

...how it feels as your heart beats inside you and your lungs as they expand filling with air and then as they contract setting the breath free.

...how the sunlight bounces off the blades of grass, trees, flowers, windows, and clouds and how bright and warm it feels against your skin.

...about the coolness of night and how the stars twinkle in the sky, and then in the warm summer months the lightning bugs in the grass and trees that mimic that gentle twinkling.

...the sound of laughter from those you love most, whether they are still here or gone from this world, let the sound fill your soul along with all the memories and lessons that come with them.

...how it feels when you hear the first few notes of your favorite song start to play, and how words move you and the melody uses the words to transport you.

...the cascade of colors in the sky at dusk and how they make a perfect painting soft gentle as the day draws yo a close and the promise of a new day is just on the horizon.

...about the fact you are not alone. Not really. There are people in your life who love you. Who are willing to stand beside you and ready to carry you when you feel you can no longer hold yourself up.

...about how it feels as your lips slowly begin to turn into a soft smile as you allow these thoughts and memories flood your body, mind, and soul.

If today is a little bit rough, take a deep breath and remember that we are all here to help take care of each other. You are not alone.