Nature's honey reminding us to have hope.

It is so easy to get lost in all that is wrong in the world. There is so much work to be done that it can be absolutely overwhelming. It can also be easy to give up and sink into the “What can one person do?” trap.

The problem is this thinking creates a self perpetuating cycle. In the end, we wind up stressed out, burnt out, fed up, and feeling hopeless. how can change be created from this foundation?

The more I think about it, the more I believe we must start looking for those things in our lives that give us reason to smile. For me, these include: my cats when they are sleeping; a flower pushing up amongst rubble; the way summer rain clears the air; the moment when you first lock eyes with someone you love after you haven’t seen them in a while; the sound of children’s laughter; freckles; cows running; the ocean.

Whatever it is for you. Find it. Hold on to it. Return to it whenever you get over-burdened. These are the gifts that the looneyverse has made available to you. This is nature’s rich honey meant to sweeten your life.

Because if you can find your sweetness, you are armed with everything you need to boldly face the crap that will be thrown your way. It is this sweetness that help you to remember what it is you are fighting for.

There is no doubt there is a lot of work to be done. When you find your hope, you can help others release their own burdens. You are empowering yourself and those around you. And together, with this hope, what can’t we do?