When things go right, see it, recognise it and let yourself be glad.

A few days ago, I found myself writing for my book again. It has been a time of false starts and dashed hopes but that day I found something had switched on again and I felt brought back to life. It didn’t require anything from me, just time.

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a slump and don’t see any way out? Sometimes we all need a sprinkle of magic, an injection of grace, to rekindle our enthusiasm again. I’m thinking of all the creators here; the bakers, artists, musicians, writers, home makers, teachers and more. If your calling requires creating, you need some grace notes.

Someone asked me recently how my writing was going. I replied saying no one was waiting for it anyway.  She corrected me. So I would say to you: don’t forget you are needed, depended on or just watched for. Keep doing what you are doing and never forget that people wait for you to bring them a reason to live or hope when life is too hard.

Earlier yesterday morning I watched a little boy go through a backpack filled with snacks and toys. His mum told me he had been awake since five that morning. She had filled that bag with emergency provisions. Do you have such a bag? Whatever has happened, however you feel, have something to keep your loved ones going when unexpected challenges arise. That mother was a hero, and her wee boy a very blessed child.

So, be a hero and spread those grace notes as far as you can!