Seek the life force
“There is a force within that gives you life. Seek that. Ignore those who make you fearful and sad.” ~Rumi
In the early days of the pandemic, there wasn’t much to do besides hang out at home and follow all the bad news on TV or online. More than ever, the country was steeped in viral fear, coronavirus body counts, political turmoil, and partisan anger. It took a huge toll on everyone, impacting our collective mental health as well as our personal relationships.
Every crisis survivor will tell you that you can’t walk the road to recovery without believing that something better is entirely possible. A stubborn, negative attitude will only get you stubborn negativity in return. As the poet Rumi advises, folks who make you fearful and sad won’t light the way. Keep seeking “the force” that brings you back to life. ~CL
Cindy La Ferle
Throughout my career, I've worked as a book production editor, travel magazine editor, features writer, and weekly newspaper columnist. My award-winning lifestyles features and essays have appeared in many national magazines and anthologies, including Newsweek, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Writer's Digest, Victoria, Better Homes & Gardens, Bella Grace, and more. My weekly Sunday "Life Lines" column ran for 14 years in The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, MI) and won a First Place (Local Columns) award from the Michigan Press Association. My essay collection, Writing Home, includes 93 previously published columns and essays focusing on parenthood and family life.
