So here we all are. 1st January 2020 and hopefully only a few more days of endlessly repeated, jaded movies on TV to go, and chocolates banished to the back of the cupboard, goodbyes to friends and families said, and nothing much to cheer us up for the rest of the winter. To quote the title of one of my meditation books, 'After the Ecstasy the Laundry'! (Jack Kornfield). Happiness is a fleeting thing and it takes some chasing sometimes.
For some of us with heavy caring burdens, all days can be pretty much the same, Christmas and New Year not excepted, and every single day can easily become part of the marathon of hard slog and worry.
So I just thought I'd remind us to find what moments of consolation we can throughout 2020. Because it's not only relaxation, but fun, that goes missing when you have heavy caring responsibilities.
Often we can't find time to relax or have hobbies or many outings, but It's the little frissons of laughter that can make all the difference, and I'm sure one of the keys to staying on an even keel is to be open to things that make us laugh. Don't let your worries or the size of your task take away your ability to be open to humour. I don't know what that will be for you, as humour's a very subjective thing. But there will be things which can tickle your funny-bone. It's just that when we are very bogged-down in everyday life, we sometimes aren't receptive to them.
So if you don't have time, and you can't relax, at least try to have a good belly-laugh every once in a while.
Take care throughout the year, and love to you and those you care for. x