Last night I dreamt of war...

(Close up of a painting by my friend Anna Brindley given to me years ago)

Last night I dreamt of war. Of attempting to flee a place by a train that would not come.
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It was terrifying.
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But then I woke up in the peace and comfort of my warm bed in a safe place.
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My first thought was of the terror and danger being faced today by the people of Ukraine.
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That this is not a nightmare they will wake from, but a horrific reality for them.
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How do we hold the dichotomy of it all?
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That a world with the realities of war is also a world with safety, beautiful art being created, people lifting each other up, laughter, music and light?
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This is always true.
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Life is a beautiful, messy, contradictory combination of the good and the bad.
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My wish for you is that you show yourself grace as you do your best to hold it all.
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To cry as much as you need and then laugh when the opportunity presents itself without feeling guilty.
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To educate yourself about world events and then do your creative work without judging yourself.
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To offer aid however you feel called (by praying, sending money, sharing resources and information) and also take time to care for yourself (take a walk, eat something healthy and delicious, enjoy some creative play, call a friend.)

Shared with love, light and prayers for peace.

🌟💖🌟

Jill