There are just two things on my mind right now: Japan and the time change. One is weighing heavy on my heart and the other has turned me into a zombie. Both have affected the way I view my life. How can two things so different in severity–a natural disaster and a loss of an hour–have anything to do with each another?
For me, it crowns time as King and places everything else as a lesser priority. What we choose to spend time in our lives suddenly becomes clearer. Like the grains of sand falling in an hourglass, time slips away putting a spotlight on the impact hardship and an hour loss have on what’s really important. It forces me to ask what moments should I be spending more time on and which ones should I lay to rest?
As we begin a new week, our bloggers have a pulse on Japan. You’ll see a few posts here on the impact of the tragedy along with a few other posts on relationships and creativity. We’re going through a difficult time right now, but hope we can stand together and get through it with love, hope and unity.
Emotional Health and “Happynomics”
(Coming Out Crazy) – Why would Sandy Naiman decide to embrace the role of Emotional Health Advocate instead of Mental Health Advocate? She explains in this self-reflective post.
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This is just the beginning, Brandi-Ann.
I will continue to answer that key question as time goes by.
It’s central to my ethos as an advocate and as a human being. And by the way, I’m very emotional. As a friend mine has said when we discuss this word ~ he’s an etymologist ~ when you “unpackage that word,” it means to be animated, to be real, to be passionate, to be you. Unfettered. As close to your core as you can be.
Thank you for this honour.
Speak soon.
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Beautiful Sandy! Just like you and your writing. Thanks for your comment! And for being so honest in your journey. We’ll be reading.