bittersweet

Originally, a friend inspired me to write Bittersweet. She was going through some hard times, and finding light in the depths of darkness was proving to be very hard. It's not easy coming up for air when you're drowning in sadness and grief. So hard to find joyful, or at least peaceful, moments amongst the pain and heartache.

But those moments are there. From day one.  Sometimes there is a lot more darkness than light, but it's the light that carries us through.  Somehow.  Little moments of respite. A walk in nature, the laugh of a child, the cuddle of a family pet, the light touch on the shoulder in kindness from a friend, or a full out hug.  

The past few years have been difficult in a universal way for all of us. Covid-19 put a wrench in our lives we didn't expect, weren't prepared for. The population is grieving in a myriad of ways. Kindness matters.  Kindness is that little bit of light that might just carry a person through for one more day.  Life is made up of the bitter and the sweet. Finding that balance sure ain't easy. But it's worth the struggle.

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I must confess, I was inspired to write Bittersweet for a friend, but I wrote it just as much for myself. As a reminder in my darkest days that the sun will come out again. There will be laughter again. Joy. Moments of bliss. Sometimes we have to deliberately look for them. I'm better at it than I used to be. But there are days... Here's hoping you find the light in those dark days, too.

In kindness,
​Kimberly