What else?

Be still.

I find myself asking this question a lot- What else can I do or what more can I do to bring my family joy, peace, or love.

What else besides a hug, a kiss, or a smile. What else besides a meal, a note of encouragement, or a smoothie. What else besides another blanket or heat pad.

What else can I do?

I wonder if other caretakers find themselves asking this question like me.

I’m practicing holding space for my husband and for my children. It’s hard because that question comes up. I feel I need to be doing more or doing something. Yet maybe it’s just being still with those we love. Sitting with them and not saying anything.

Be still with what is.

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Poem of the Day:

           Stillness 

Snow snuggles the branches
Cardinal sits at the very top of the tree 
Bright red staring at me 
So still 
Reminding me to 
Be still 

Hold Jeff’s hand 
No words are needed 
Be still 
Sit with my children 
Only listen 
Nothing to fix 
Be still