Better Late Than Never.

Firstly, you know who is NOT late? My marvelous editor or contacted me in the early morning to let me know she’d finished the first pass of “A Meeting Of Monsters” enjoyed it and is on track to finish edits by the week’s end.

You know who IS LATE, I am.

Like many people in the US I had this day off and used it to relieve stress and work on mental health. Even with Covid restrictions lessened in my area the overall stress of it all and lack of human contact is still draining.

I am very much an extrovert; I sleep best in a crowd.

But as I tell my friends often and I will impart to you here. “Self care is best care.”

Never, NEVER short change yourself the recuperation you need. Whether it be distancing from social media for a week, going to bed an hour early or just listening to relaxing music after a terrible day. Unclench your jaw, soften your brow, rest your shoulders and relax.

I know not what terrible tings plague your life and I know a moment of peace is certainly not enough. But it helps, it grants perspective, it helps us release things we’ve been holding onto far too long. It allows us to marshal our resources to face the difficulties of existence.

So take time for yourselves, take time with your loved ones. Peace is the only thing we can give ourselves so take it with both hands and smother it in love like your favorite pet.

Be well my friends.