Seeing Through the Fog
four things to focus on in difficult times
Hello friend! My name is Amy. I am so happy you have stopped by ✨ If you are new here, a warm welcome to you! This space is where I meander through midlife, connecting to my true self through the seasonal shifts and simpler living, and seeking my inner wise woman. If you are also on this path and looking for someone to walk gently beside you, I see you and am here. Let’s color outside the lines together.
It's hard to believe we've made it to the end of March, but here we are. I have loved watching so many posts of spring blooms emerging. Though I can see buds plumping, we are still some time from the onslaught of beauty. As is typical this time of year in Wisconsin, this weekend gave us a 75-degree day, thunderstorms, fog, and then woke up this morning to a dusting of snow.
When I drew my oracle card for the week and meditated on it, I found it appropriate for where I am now. Fog: obscurity, feeling lost. Fog has shown up repeatedly this year and it feels particularly apt in this moment. When participating in Omen Days at the end of last year, my theme for January was fog. Fittingly, January began and ended with very foggy days. I felt I should be looking for the hidden and mystical, taking in the world through a soft lens.
I try to stay away from politics as much as possible, yet the waves of news that crash upon us daily have left me feeling foggy. My surroundings are blurred by a constant bombardment of negativity and fear, like being in a bad dream yet being cognizant that when you wake, it is reality. So, how do we care for ourselves when there is so much uncertainty and gloom-ridden views of the world around us?
This is what I’m going to focus on. Want to join me?
✨ I will be gentle with myself while not becoming apathetic. Stay informed, but give yourself a time limit and resist the urge to go down the rabbit hole after clickbait and doom-scrolling.
✨I will keep my core values in a valueless time. Don’t take the bait and give in to anger or resentment; there is too much of that all around us, and all it does is tear things down. Nourish your best self and find an anchor there. It is much more constructive and will give you a clear head to engage.
✨I will dig deep for inner joy and purpose. Take the time to find peace. Read, write, do breathwork, journal, or meet a good friend for coffee. Small things can make a huge difference.
✨I will be brave and take control of the spaces where I can make a difference. For example, easing my young adult children’s fears about what is happening around them. Reiterating the importance of having faith in people, listening with an open heart, offering kindness, and being inclusive.
How are you seeing your way through the fog?
Until next time,
