Heading up to Glens Falls today to catch up with my buddy Paul Bardis for the weekend. Can’t wait—it’s gonna be a blast! Got a few spots on my hit list like Muddy Waters in Burlington, Vermont, and that killer Indian spot in Montreal I’m all about. Plus, gonna try and swing by Plattsburgh to see some other pals.
It’s on days like this I remember, especially when things get tough, that brighter days are ahead. You know those rough patches, right? When old fears creep up on us, making us feel all sorts of vulnerable and shaky. Man, talking about those really grim days.
During those times, it feels impossible to trust ourselves, let alone anyone else. It’s like every hope we’ve got just won’t come true.
It’s exactly then, we start thinking we need someone else to unlock our happiness. Those are the moments we might try to micromanage everything and everyone, trying to hide our hurt, but often just ending up rubbing people the wrong way.
But here’s a thought for today: Even if we managed to control everything, got exactly what we wanted, we’d still be dealing with our own inner chaos.
Others can’t fix our pain. It’s something we’ve gotta face with the tools we’ve got, leaning on friends and whatever higher power you believe in. And when we finally push past those dark times, peace doesn’t just show up; it arrives smoothly, effortlessly. The sun comes out, and suddenly, it’s a great day again, just like today.
So, let’s just take a step back and trust the process. If today’s looking a bit bleak, that’s all it is—a temporary cloud cover. It’ll clear up.
On this day in history, a stroll down memory lane
- 2001: Work Study Sucks
- 2001: Quiet Embrace of Sorrow
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