Take it gently and continue to accept the circumstances I am in so that the time between now and being able to return home to my husband may pass better.

My husband right now, I am unable to be with him but his love resonates and guides me.

As we approach a national lockdown here in England, members of a business and community group that I run will need compassion from me and from each other. I can show it be being there for them, listening and supporting them when and where I can.

By speaking with love, truth and gratitude. This morning I have shared words with my business and community group that I run, they were words of support ahead of our national lockdown to be implemented next week and were full of love, truth and gratitude in order to offer positivity in these hard times.

The solidarity of community.

This is a difficult one today as there is conflict in my household and some very cruel words being thrown at me from someone I love dearly. I think perhaps I need to make time for peace today by myself to take myself away from the negativity and hurt and to try and realise they are just words and I need to try my best to remain at peace to help myself and my family member who is causing my hurt, because they are too likely to be hurting.

Adversity has led me to discover gratitude, including this very site. And through the found gratitude I have been able to discover strength which in turn has helped with the adversity I have faced.

The rain and the power of the wind.

Without a doubt, my Auntie Debbie. Such an inspiration to me and always committed to others welfare before her own. Compassionate yet strong willed, a force of nature and as we know nature can take so many beautiful forms.

When m husband wanted us to move hundreds of miles away, it was an immense choice for me as my family and I are so close. I was torn and I knew it would be upsetting for my family to see me leave. However, when I talked to them about it, yes the were upset, but I was totally taken aback by their support for the move, knowing that it would be the right decision. They put their love for me and my life ahead of their own, which allowed me to do the same. I have never looked back.

By following my own advice.

I understand the big crash scenario too well. I hope that time allows you to regain your inner strength and brings you the balance you seek.

That must be so difficult to balance, well done for making the time for you.

I hope you find way to acceptance and that by doing so you are given choices that will lead you to more joy.

So sorry for you Antoinette, such hard times to comprehend and live through. Sending you positive energy and hope.

Howie, so very well put. I too believe that through adversity I have found strength in one form or another.

Pollyanna, thank you for this perspective, it makes it very clear for me.

Welcome Rosemary, thanks for your words.