Stillness in the Storm: Noticing What’s Good, Even Now

 

 

 

 

With everything happening worldwide, especially in the United States, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The news is heavy, and everything feels chaotic. The future can seem uncertain. But alongside all that noise, quieter things are still happening - good things, real things. And people with kind hearts are making them happen every single day.

Stay Awake - but Don’t Forget to Breathe

It’s natural to feel anxious when the world feels like it’s shifting under your feet. And it’s essential to stay informed, care deeply, and take action where possible. But it’s equally important to check in with the life you're actually living, right here, right now.

Ask yourself:

• Do I have food to nourish me today?
• A place to rest that feels safe and warm?
• People I can reach out to, even if just one?

When you focus on the present moment, you often discover that it holds more peace and stability than you expected.

Look for the Good - It’s Still Here

Even during difficult times, beauty and goodness quietly continue.

A friend recently told me about a baby born into their family - a tiny girl with bright eyes and a strong little cry. In the midst of everything going on in the world, this new soul arrived with pure love and innocence, reminding everyone around her of the hope that still exists. New life, new beginnings - a reminder that even in chaos, life finds a way to bring light.

Small Moments Matter More Than Ever

You don’t have to make grand changes to feel grounded. Often, it’s the simple rituals that help:

• Taking a deep breath before speaking
• Sharing a quiet meal with someone you love
• Watching sunlight filter through the trees
• Turning off the news and sitting in silence, even just for five minutes

These small moments create space for peace, for perspective, for presence.

You Can Hold Both the Macro and Micro

You can care deeply about the world and still find joy in your day. You can be aware of the pain and allow yourself to feel gratitude. There’s no contradiction.

In fact, that’s how we stay human.