Ok. Two things. This time of year is always tough for me, too. It is not nearly as cold here. Flowers are blooming and the temps are touching 70 degrees (f). I love the cold, but every year, as soon as this begins to happen in the late winter, I become highly restless and anticipate adventuring in the sunlight. I imagine it is what bears feel like coming out of hibernation.
I hate to read of your struggles because I know your efforts are worthy! I encounter many of the same things, although I have a separate career from what I present here in Substack. It isn't fair. Success does not always equate to quality and worth. The thing to do here is to focus on what is in our control and what is not. And the only things that are in our control are what we choose to put our efforts towards and our attitudes on life and our circumstances. We all want to provide better for ourselves and loved ones and this is a noble goal. But, look at what you have already! A phenomenal family! You are influencing the course of humanity by raising your son as the best version conceivable of the next generation. And you have also introduced people across the world to the profound beauty and connection with the corner of the earth you call home. I try to remind myself of this perspective. Hopefully the universe acknowledges our efforts with success, and I absolutely believed you are deserving. But ultimately, I'd still do all of this anyway. The perspective helps me to love my fate.
Sometimes even the early blossom of spring and the bee's noise hovering at the tree canopy is not enough to brighten the mood. Thank you for sharing. You're not alone.
You never fail to hit the mark with your writing.
Everything crossed that new opportunities arrive for you guys.
Ok. Two things. This time of year is always tough for me, too. It is not nearly as cold here. Flowers are blooming and the temps are touching 70 degrees (f). I love the cold, but every year, as soon as this begins to happen in the late winter, I become highly restless and anticipate adventuring in the sunlight. I imagine it is what bears feel like coming out of hibernation.
I hate to read of your struggles because I know your efforts are worthy! I encounter many of the same things, although I have a separate career from what I present here in Substack. It isn't fair. Success does not always equate to quality and worth. The thing to do here is to focus on what is in our control and what is not. And the only things that are in our control are what we choose to put our efforts towards and our attitudes on life and our circumstances. We all want to provide better for ourselves and loved ones and this is a noble goal. But, look at what you have already! A phenomenal family! You are influencing the course of humanity by raising your son as the best version conceivable of the next generation. And you have also introduced people across the world to the profound beauty and connection with the corner of the earth you call home. I try to remind myself of this perspective. Hopefully the universe acknowledges our efforts with success, and I absolutely believed you are deserving. But ultimately, I'd still do all of this anyway. The perspective helps me to love my fate.
Sometimes even the early blossom of spring and the bee's noise hovering at the tree canopy is not enough to brighten the mood. Thank you for sharing. You're not alone.