Friends, I hope that you are enjoying and making the good of this unplanned “time out” that we all are experiencing.  More importantly, I pray that you and your loved ones are safe and well.  For the most part, I and my loved ones are well thank God!  However, I feel like I’m in a fog.  And quite honestly, this “foggy” feeling started well before this Covid 19 pandemic.

Fog is described as a cloud of small water droplets that is suspended in the air near the Earth’s surface.  Fog is known to reduce or cover visibility.  I, now, admit that I have overwhelmed myself into a “fog”.  On top of the COVID 19 pandemic happening, work responsibilities; the rigors of producing a weekly show; the discipline of writing this weekly blog; reading the self improvement books/programs/seminars; managing the day-to-day responsibilities of life; maintaining relationships; solving or resolving problems; overcoming health challenges; praying for others to overcome health challenges; and just always doing something to feel “productive”; has left me feeling stressed and “foggy”.  I have been operating in reduced visibility and at times couldn’t even see at all.  I just kept doing, kept going, and kept working in a “fog”.  My goodness, I thank God for carrying me!

Yes, ironically, I now “see” that I’ve been functioning, producing, and achieving all while in a “fog”.  The good news is that this “time out” situation has presented opportunity for some of the fog to dissipate.  I slept in until about 9am this morning.  I didn’t look at any COVID 19 updates.  I reduced my screen and device time.  I stepped out in the yard and took in some sun.  I baked a cake.  I listened to good music.  I sipped champagne.  I attended virtual Wednesday night church service.  I finished this blog.

Friends, are you or have you been in “a fog” too?  If so, thank God for keeping you!  And, know that when overwhelmed, it’s okay to take a “time out” to help clear the fog.  Please continue to stay safe and be well.

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Live. Laugh. LOVE.

Marilyn