Being thankful for the ties not totally broken

Here we come upon a new spring. It is a time of re-birth and celebrating the possibility of things to come. It has been a year since we had to begin to learn a new way of life. While our souls really need to replenish and have their own re-birth, we also have to look back on what has helped us through this difficult time. Take this time to collect your thoughts and really evaluate the resources you have available.

Now is the time to muster up all your resources and be grateful for those you do have. Although you may be struggling to get through the day, those you usually turn to for support may need a little support themselves. Know that those around you may have a difficult time recognizing you are struggling.

However, if your friends and family are able to give you a little more grace and mercy, you may want to take this time to let them know what they can do to help without costing them more than they are able to give. I am not talking about making sure your physical needs are being met but offering more on the lines of human and social capital. Based on my own recovery process, I believe that enhancing the resources available to you, especially the human and social kind, may buffer the effects of stress.

There is a possibility that you may run into more than just one person today that is struggling with the stress of the day and that the one person you usually turn to for help might be helping 2 or 3 others or might be about to fall apart themselves. You may not know what the person is struggling through because you are used to them being strong for you. Know that those around you have not forgotten you but might be overwhelmed. Take time to support others. This might just help them to become stronger and providing mutual support might help you get through today unbroken.