Emotions and Reactions...

Over the past few days I have read, watched and listened to things that have provoked various and varied emotional responses.

I say, ‘the last few days’ and whilst this is accurate, I can also look back over the last weeks, months or years and say the same thing.

However, as the last few days are freshest in my mind what I reflect on are these recent memories.

Yesterday as an example – I watched the end of an extremely important and yet deeply harrowing documentary / film footage. It has certainly left an imprint that cannot be shaken. 

As an antidote later in the day I listened to a comedy show that was on the radio and tears were streaming once again but now with laughter.

I then read some articles and felt my heart lift with joy and wonder at some and dip with concern and anguish with others.

Today I had my expectations surpassed when I braced myself for a phone call and thought I’d be held in a queue for an hour though found myself speaking with someone after just a minute or two and furthermore they listened, appreciated the issue I was calling about and within seconds sorted it. We all know how rare an experience like this is and I very much appreciate I received such a gift.

I’m sure over the coming days and weeks as we wave goodbye to 2025 and welcome in the New Year my heart, feelings, emotions and responses to all manner of things will rise and fall – one will flow into the other, some will linger longer, others will disappear sooner even if I would like them to stay.

I suspect it will be the same for many.

I have found myself quoting this short phrase a number of times over the past week and it seems apt to share it here and now:

“Stay in your lane”

When we start looking at others, comparing ourselves, getting drawn in or wanting to pull out. If we are becoming overwhelmed – simply stay in our own lane and focus on this.

At this moment, I think of and thank everyone I have met this year for the gift of sharing and being present.

This time of the year can be so magical for some and yet so difficult for others. So welcoming and so challenging.

Whatever this time of year is for you: consider yourself and be considerate of others and stay in your lane

Wishing you well...