Everything is terrible, and...

Everything is terrible.

My mind is engaged in a full-time battle with my moral compass.

My compass spins, pointing in opposite directions:

SCREAM and STIFLE

RAISE HELL and KEEP PEACE

STAY AWARE and STAY OFF SOCIAL MEDIA MARCH IN THE STREETS and WALK IN THE WOODS

WATCH WHAT I SAY and SAY WHAT I AM WATCHING

TAKE IN THE FACTS and TAKE IN THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU

BE A LEADER FOR COMPASSION and BE A COMPASSIONATE LEADER

TAKE A BREAK FROM THOSE WHO DISAGREE and DISCONNECTING WILL BREAK ME

And...there are good things that are true.

And true things that are good. In every direction.

vacation countdowns

the crackle of a campfire

your favorite love song

a baby's laugh

dew on morning grass

a deep inhale

the first drink of water when you are thirsty

your comfort pants

a happy dog

on-time deliveries

a car that starts

fresh flowers

hearing "I love you'

good hair days

the scent of lilacs

your favorite holiday

sunshine on snow

finding a dollar in your pocket

shelter in a storm

and, of course, anytime a rainbow appears