Ashes in the Air

As I stepped outside into the cool, hazy, smoky air this morning, I noticed small gray particles landing ever so softly on my shirt. It took me a moment to realize that they were ashes from the wildfires raging near my home in Denver, CO. Watching them float through the air, I was overcome with a feeling of sadness. Sadness that the beautiful California redwoods were burning, that so many people’s lives were being uprooted, that the animals were being displaced and running for their lives. And sadness that I could do very little in this moment to stop it.

This made me think about the “ashes in the air” in my life. Because it’s been the year of online training and I consult with organizations to help them create this training, I’ve been overwhelmed with the number of requests coming in. While I’ve been so very grateful for the work, I’ve also felt exhausted. While I typically keep my working hours to weekdays only, recently I’ve had to work most weekends, some evenings, etc. I’m working so much that even when I’m sleeping, I’m dreaming of working! So, I spent some time feeling into this exhaustion and determined that in order for me to do my best work, I needed to take the weekend off. I instantly felt a little lighter by actually doing something about how I was feeling.

What about you? What are the “ashes in the air” in your life? Take a moment to breathe and observe how you’re feeling today. Share by leaving a comment (reading this via email? Click “Read in browser” below).