We are into May and the weather continues to be cold and soggy. Days are dark. My customers and coworkers are cranky. Farmers are nervous as the growing season is severely shortened at the front end. I had a HUGE argument with my parents.
It's the end of the semester and I have a high pile of grading to work through. I'm easily annoyed by students' requests to know their grades ahead of the Records Office's due date. Technical difficulties plague my on-line course.
And I'm sick. Sore throat. Achy body.
Like a car with warning lights flashing and smoke pouring from the engine, I see my mind and my body heading for a potential breakdown. Quick fixes like hot coffee, dark beer and rosy perfume aren't helping in the usual way.
"Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burnin' burnin burnin'"
Music helps. Prayer helps. Seeing my youngest boy run naked and dripping wet from the tub to the couch makes me smile.
I called my Uncle and my Grandma today. We talked about mental health and stress and breakdowns.
The "overheated engine" warning light turned off. The "maintenance needed" light has dimmed.
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