“There is only one way to happiness
and that is to cease worrying about things
which are beyond the power of our will.”
Epictetus quote
Oh, the angst on hearing the news
it settles upon us like a dark heavy cloud
and for awhile
it’s hard to think of anything else.
But as time passes
we have a choice, always.
Instead of being there
pinned, and overwhelmed,
we can be right here
practicing small steps
and doing what we can
to “give peace a chance.”
The gift to ourselves
is to be strong
and keep on believing
in the simple goodness
of people next to us
and all over the world.
Claim the simple breath
that brings us to the richness
of this moment.
Savour the beauty
of where we are,
the spiritual richness
of who we are,
and the loving kindness
of those around us.
(c) Photo Janice Henshaw 2015