During Hard Times

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Sometimes, especially in difficult times, this feeling of being lost is very normal. Life is hard, it can be from a million smaller struggles that pile up to epic crises that impact the whole community.

At times like this I think the key is to stay together with those nearest and dearest.
When chaos and trauma hit it's easy to want to shut down, pull away from others. Rather, it is at such time that we need loved ones around us most. By having family, friends or just people close to us around we can get the support and stability that takes anyone through a rough time.

When the world feels unpredictable, being in a close relationship acts like a safety net. Crazy makes a little bit more sense with trusted friends nearby, and it actually starts to feel ordinary. That the world is a little bit easier to carry when we can depend on each other, pass some things around and help where it's needed.

Loneliness matters because it is good to know we are not by ourselves in our trials, and that there will always be someone who is willing to listen. The simultaneous experience of doing can be what builds community. Whether it is our personal struggles or collective societal problems, the togetherness makes us powerful and keeps us going.

It can also serve as a reminder of how much you have loved ones in your life. With the busyness of life, it can be easy to forget about all those little happy and comforting moments. It keeps us in this mindset that life is meant to be savored, even when the going gets tough.

It is all about the little things such as sharing a meal, having conversations or even just sitting beside each other in silence. Such simple acts could be a powerful way of giving comfort and healing. Our bond with them for us is our safe place, where we feel wanted and loved.

When things get hard and the world gets more chaotic than it already is, let us remember who we have at our cores. Hold onto the people you love and let them hold on to you. In unity we are capable of saving ourselves from any storm, and emerge as a new stronger version of who we once were.

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