The sun sets on another day…
Sunset, wellllll, it was out there. It could have been amazing, but we needed the rain. Somewhere high above it was a stunning sunset, and I smiled at the day.
First, I have to say thank you to all of the people who came and visited. There were over 16 people who came and had read at least three of my books and bought more. This was very amazing at the event in Muskegon. I hope all of you realize how great it was to talk to someone who knew intimate details of what I had written and enjoyed my work.
I wanted to take a moment and talk about Antlions. Antlions build a very elaborate nest that is at 45 degrees in the sand and virtually traps any and that falls inside. The reason the trap is so effective is that as the Ant tries to escape the sand creates more and more problematic issues and eventually the Ant falls into the waiting jaws of the Antlion. Ick. Somewhere in it all the fact that the Ant is alone creates the largest part of the issue. With no way out it is game over.
I see people experiencing this all the time. Problems roll in and as they do instead of asking for help, they slide further and further into despair until they are swallowed by it. Ick. Despair is a hungry emotion and as you descend further and further it is nearly impossible to get away. There is a solution.
You are not alone. (I will pause here while you look behind you expecting me in some weird cloak). You have the ability to reach out. You have the ability to reach up and grab someone’s hand and realize that you are special and the despair is never worth it. Take the time to address problems when they have and find a way to reach out and let people help you.
That last part is a tough one. There are a lot of people who are offered help and pride and embarrassment get in the way. Don’t slow down, don’t let pride slow you down, stand up and accept help knowing that next time it might be you reaching down to help someone.
So as the sun sets on another day, you’re not alone. There are people who would help you even when you think no one is left. Help yourself and let other people help you and keep being the person you are, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love life, and carry on…