As the title suggests, Life finds a way. For some, new life will be entering stage center, via all the dramatics that come with such entrances. For others, Life will be presenting changes and challenges that make things new and interesting. In this case, it is marching ever forward with the latter.

As I look back on the last year, and wonder how I have made it to this point, I know that I am meant to be here. I look forward into the next year and send words to the Gods that I make it through. I am still working on my book, and wanting to overhaul the entire thing. I am going to start school for my next degree in January while I continue to work full time. My daughter is leaving for her life adventure in January or February. All of this on top of the normal Holiday Season Stress.

It all feels like so much. I know that is what Life feels like at times. Too Much. But I think that is where we as people come together the best. We see the struggles in each other and try to be there for one another, whether as an ear or shoulder, or something more. We work to make the world a better place for ourselves by making it better for others around us. This gets me through.

I know I am not alone in the struggles. I know there’s plenty of parents out there facing the daunting heartbreak of being an empty-nester for the first time. I know there’s plenty of adults out there that have loaded their plates with work and work and more work to keep busy in those times. A work distraction is not a solution for the loneliness but it sure feels like one at the time.

All this to say, Life finds a way to keep going. It doesn’t stop, even when you need to take a breathe. You must create that time, that energy to do so and let Life keep going. It’s still going to be there doing it’s thing when you’re done with that breathe. So, reminder to myself, and you, to stop, breathe, and keep going. Life will be there to live when you are done with that breathe.

Now, I need to get back to work…I think I double booked myself with a writing session and pedi, oops.