So anxious.

Oh my goodness, I am so anxious.

It feels like much of the world woke up today in a collective state of anxiety, thanks to the US Elections. Which, technically, don’t affect life here in South Africa but, actually, do. What happens in America ripples out across the rest of the world…

In addition to that, I’m in the midst of my most intense time at work, leading up to World Diabetes Day. Juggling so many balls it feels like my hands are a blur. And my kids are trialing a new school which is going well so far but oh! That brought up a lot of reminiscent primary school anxiety for me. And, you know, my nervous system trying to retain some equilibrium while at least ten men are in my home, making loud noises and speaking a language I don’t understand (which, I feel, is a legitimate cause of nervous system deregulation!)

So what to do, in the face of All This?
Plant a pot of succulents.

In the darkest days of grief after my mom died, planting succulents was one of the only things to bring me a ray of hope. It’s so easy: break off a piece of succulent, stick it in the ground. No cost, very little effort, but a little investment in the future… In the idea that one day, things will feel better. The tiniest little glimmer.

This morning I filled this pot with succulents and while it doesn’t look like much yet, in a month or two it will be glorious. And that’s a slice of joy right there.

I think we could all do with a little of that today!
How are you feeling?