Sky Blue Monday - Choosing Peace – Even on Hard Days

Today has been dubbed Blue Monday, it’s worth knowing that Blue Monday didn’t come from science. It actually started years ago as part of a marketing campaign.”“But it stuck — not because it’s factual — but because January can genuinely feel heavier for a lot of people.”So, Frank, when life throws you a curveball, what usually helps you stay steady?1. Perspective? People?1.Perspective how we see what’s happening. “This is a hard moment, not a hard life.”2.People Reaching out to someone - a text or a chat.What This Time of Year Really Reflects 1.Shorter days, less daylight,2.Back to routine,3.Bills arriving, the buzz of Christmas wearing off.”“So it’s not that today is ‘bad’ — it’s that this time of year invites us to slow down and check in.”This week also marks the anniversary of my father’s passing by suicide.In the depths of such pain, I found the core of my truth. What success really is.Emerson (the heart of the poem):To laugh often. To win the affection of children. To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others. To leave the world a bit better. Whether by a healthy child. A garden patch... To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived this is to have succeeded.“This poem reminds me that success isn’t about a perfect life.It’s about kindness, connection and peacetowards ourselves and others.Peace in Action -Walk for Peace – I am reminded of the Buddhist monks in the UnitedStates who are currently walking across the country to promote peace — step by intentional step.”It’s all about The Power of Peace. The Power of Connection. The Power of Love.MMM 2-Step ActionStep – Connect Kindly with yourself. Be gentle- go easy – Rest. Sleep.2. Be kind to others “Reach out to one person — a text, a call, or a walk — and remind yourself you’re not doing life alone.”Close “Blue Monday doesn’t have to be something to fear. It can be an invitation to walk through life a little more gently.”