Dear American News…

Dear American News,

We. Just. Can’t.

You have everyone fighting and taking sides over very limited information. Whatever channel the television is on, or whatever news paper you read wants you to believe that THEY are the ones telling you the unbiased truth. BUT YOU’RE NOT. Not one of you!

You’re always screaming at one another, twisting each other’s words, and can’t seem to allow for other differentiating opinions without calling each other names!

And the problem…. those who listen to you are becoming like you!

Social Media used to be a place to connect with old friends, see pictures of each other’s families, and sending funny videos to one another. You know… the things in life that make us smile.

But now this is a place where we are posting stupid articles to try and support our stances on issues knowing that it will bring out the “amens” from the people that believe like us… and the “oh my’s” followed by hateful remarks and name calling from people who believe something else.

This is because we have allowed your negativity to bleed over into our lives. And it has to stop!

This doesn’t mean that we just ignore the issues our country is facing today. It just means that we face the issues together… with a little more dignity and class. Allowing others to believe something different without fighting them, or trying to negatively label them. We can stand up without lashing out. We can believe without bullying.

We’re better people than this. We’re smarter people than this. And we have to stop allowing you to alter our moods and the way we view each other.

So I think we need to break up!

It’s not us… it’s you. All we ever wanted was cute pictures of our friends kids, the chance to say hello after years, and cat videos. But you’ve given us so much more. More than we can handle.

So we’re moving on! And we sincerely hope you’ll change your ways.

Best wishes,

Level Headed People

Mind The Gap

“Mind the gap.” A sign you see in every train station across the world. Paying attention to this 1 foot gap keeps you from certain disaster in any subway station. If you cross it at the wrong time… you’re gone. It’s created and intentional margin.  It’s the margin that keeps you safe. Yet most of our lives have very little margin built in. We push things to the limit and that leads to disastrous situations. What is margin? 

MARGIN IS THE SPACE BETWEEN OUR LOADS AND OUR LIMITS. 

Recognizing that space and taking advantage of that space will keep you from certain burnout. Today… I recognize that I’m tired. Really tired. It’s been a very heavy season full of both heartbreaking and exciting things. Yet they are both equally heavy. 

In the past I would usually push through these moments. I’d tell myself I will be fine. In essence… I wouldn’t mind the gap. And I’ve been hit by many trains. 

Not any more. I’ve learned that no matter how strong I thought I was… if I crossed that line, I’m done. 

So today, I’m minding the gap. I’ve hit my limits and it’s time for a quick break. Me and the girls are heading to our absolute favorite place… the lake house. We will sleep, read, play games, talk, and sleep some more. 

Paying attention to yourself and knowing when you’ve hit your limit is key to longevity in life. 

So why about you? Are you minding the gap? Are you paying attention to yourself? Have you come to a place where you’re totally exhausted? What will you do about it?

And look… I know life is tough and we can’t always just throw our hands up and leave or take vacations. But you can find moments in your every day life. Little moments to step away and breath. Those moments will help you get through until you can retreat. 

I hope today you’ll find time to step away and refuel and recharge. 

Mind the gap!