If someone had told me at the beginning of March 2020 that my two-week stay in America would end up lasting ten weeks I would have probably laughed. Here I am though and now just a few days to go until I return to the UK.

I have had an awesome time and experienced so many things here, and although I intend to return later in the year I am still sad to be leaving. In fact, I woke up this morning feeling downright melancholy.

This is not to be confused with any true depression, I feel for those people who suffer that. My feelings are simply my response to a turn of events that I do not like. After spending a few hours spreading my misery like the plague I took myself off and has a chat with my Higher Power. Quickly I was reminded that new things cannot come into my life until some of the old has left and who knows what new experiences my future holds.

My Higher Power is not one to tread lightly or be subtle, I am abruptly reminded that I although I do not have the power to change my circumstances I can control my feelings in my life. Secondly, I was being extraordinarily selfish, after spending so long with people I claimed to care about, I was wrapped up in my doom and gloom without thought to those around me. Finally, as is often my Higher Power’s way, I was reminded that the best salve for my problems is to go out of my way to be helpful and kind to other people.

I chose the image here to remind me of the journey and the quote by Samuel Clements as a reminder that this is life and not a rehearsal. If life is an apple, take big bites.

Love and serenity always

Dave