Carry On!

A few words of encouragement could mean a world of difference

Gassed by John Singer Sargent, 1919 (public domain - Wikipedia)

“The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.” — Albert Schweitzer, 1966

It’s the end of the year, and we’re all spent.

Not only with the busyness of the end of the quarter, the end of the year, the holidays, a tripledemic, and just all of this [waves arms around].

There are people, particularly at this time of the year, who are despaired and worried. Even people who might not be displaying such angst externally.

Whenever we’re at a low point and things look bleak, it’s especially helpful to remember that whatever it is, it’s temporary. This too shall pass.

As I was struggling for the words to describe the moment and inject a bit of hope, I came across an old Robert W. Service poem (date unknown) that captured the sentiment.