After the Volcano….

The election is over; Hurricane Sandy has been and (almost) gone; the nor’easter has blown through; even the earthquake is old news. Meanwhile Thanksgiving and Christmas lie ahead.

It’s prime time for many of us to go into a slump. You know, lounge around, watch TV a lot, complain. That kind of slump.

I’d advocate something a bit different. It’s time to get back to centering ourselves after this enormous onslaught against who we are at our best. If your talent is for looking after people, there are plenty to look after. If your preference is for making art, teaching, or for anything else that brings you deep satisfaction — now would be the time to get back to it.

We need centered, thoughtful people more than ever, and we can only do this for ourselves. Get back to you. Then you can help to serve, to give what the world needs.

Extensive charity delivered with a cold and confused heart is of less worth than someone who is mindful, who accepts and listens to others, but who may have less to give in physical terms.

Let your heart show you the way.