Anon

In a topsy turvy world of power and control, being genuine is a quality to not only admire but to aspire to.

World politics are currently at a level of utter bananas. Everyone is unsure who to believe, who is speaking the truth or who actually has concerns abouts their communities best interests.

I cant control oil prices, land conservation or much like yourself decipher where truth is hiding. It’s easy to read headlines and feel powerless, overwhelmed and confused. All you can control is yourself, so be genuine.

You don’t have to read the headlines everyday if they cause you to feel too much. Be genuine in what you can handle and spend your time both seeking answers and ensure you are well. It’s ok to turn the radio down, or not start the day with a diet of trauma – if what you need is to get outside and fine joy in the simplicity of the seasons changing.

When you interact with anyone, your best friend or a human you’ve never met previously and may never see again – be genuine. In a world full of lies, show up in your own truth. My parents encouraged me as a mini tot that ‘if you haven’t got anything nice to say, don’t say anything’ it’s cliche and of course there are times when despite feeling negative we need to shout out injustices but most of the time it serves us to seek peace and walk away.

Recently, I have noticed that in my own universe I’ve turned to creative outlets as a way of reducing screen time and to occupy my mind, but the added joy of crafts and building something is the dopamine you experience when you’ve completed a project. These added joyful chemicals in my brain also help to shut the noise of the world out and encourage inner peace. In turn, this helps me to be genuine and able to give those around me the best version of myself. It’s not a complicated recipe and one that won’t fix the world, but it might just support you as we move through difficult times. When did you last make something or let your creative mind shine?