The Journey to Me

Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukkah - Joyous Kwanzaa. Yuletide Greetings - Happy Holidays - Feliz Navidad. Seasons Greetings! So many ways to greet people this Holiday Season.  With all of these greetings, I want to add one more. I'm so sorry for your loss. During this Holiday Season, we are more than aware of the social unrest, economic uncertainty, and political decline in our great country. Whew! There is just so much to pray about. But, can we all pause for a moment and remember… As of December 11, 2020, over 300,000 people in the US have lost their lives to Covid-19. Over 300,000 families will be missing a loved one during these holidays. If you know of someone that lost a loved one this year, covid, cancer, or simply circumstances of life, please remember to reach out.  It doesn't take a long conversation, just a note to say you care.   Below are a few good texts to use. “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.” “I hope you feel surrounded by much love.” “We are ...

I have retired, why am I so busy? December of 2019 I retired from my position. No, I left my position. No, I was downsized out of my position as an executive assistant.  Don’t feel sorry for me yet! As I walked out the door I noticed everyone was smiling at me. How did they know? Was my name on a list telling the world what happened? Oh My Gosh!!!! As I made my way to Starbucks people I noticed people were still smiling at me. Was my notice placed in the newspaper (sorry, dated myself with that one) was my notice placed on Facebook? As I passed the mirror I realized why everyone was smiling at me. Because I had the biggest smile on my face and I was smiling at them!!! Go figure. I say all that to say this, transitions are needed, necessary, and really they are not as unexpected as we want to believe. From December 2019 until the executive order came down to “shelter in place” I was already sheltering in place.  Zoom meetings with mentees, food deliveries so I did...