Hey there,

Are you holding on, and how?

In these rollercoaster days, I’m gripping tight and letting go, in a rush of fluster and relief. I’m in no immediate danger, and so my discontent is a sort of diffused dread. It seems my mind is casting a net and catching every fear, then retracting to calibrate to some sense of normal (whatever that is now).

And so, here’s how I’m holding on:

- Writing through
A friend leads a writing group that because of my work schedule I’ve never been able to attend. Now the group is meeting by email, and I get to take part. Each week she sends out a prompt and we have several days to think, write, and share. The structure is just what I need to feed my mind and feel accountable, and I’m enjoying new work by people in my community that I’ve never met.

- Weeding my worry
I loathe yard work and have no love for gardening. Yet, I have recently found unexpected satisfaction in tearing weeds from earth. This is the best therapy I’ve had in years!

- Hearing from you
Several readers of this blog have shared with me their writing, from Poem Scrambles to Cut-Ups and more. Others have urged me on with words of encouragement. Thank you! I’m heartened to know you are out there, and hanging around here, in this space for writing and reflection.

Let’s keep together, apart, pushing through & holding on.

With appreciation,
Drew