~:[CH10 - Day 312]:~ A Shell of One's Self

 
~:[CH10 - Day 312]:~  A Shell of One's Self

You often hear people say, tough it out. It's easy to say, but sometimes tough to do. Yes, building grit and resilience is something we need to do especially in times like these, sometimes when you're in the middle of a grind, you feel like a shell of yourself, not whole, but just going through the motions. This always tends to be one of the toughest stretches of the year as we usually haven't had a break since labor day, cross country and MUN is in full swing, and the holidays are but a tease as we slowly progress towards them. However, as daylight savings time turns our 5pm to darkness and we drag along, let's find joy in the setting sun, in the ability to cuddle up and cozy up a bit more, and reach out towards those around you so we can get through this together. Someone close to me told me how challenging life has been lately and it made me think of this topic. It's easy to show what you want others to see while you feel empty inside. I am not here to tell you to tough through it, rather open up that shell and allow others in. If you cannot fill the void within yourself, invite others in and soon enough you'll slowly fill that void that has grown inside you. As we drag towards the oncoming breaks, we all are sputtering on empty, however, that is exactly when you need that helping hand to help you give you want you need to refill and recharge. Happy Monday. You can do this!