We’re Alright

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I’m listening to Twenty-One Pilots ‘Level of Concern’. One of the lyrics is “Tell me we’re alright, tell me we’re ok”. Thus arrived today’s title.

And it’s true. All in all we are alright. We are ok. We’re not great. There are horrors taking place within our world. As there have been ever since we’ve been around. But we’re also not totally in the shit. There are things to be grateful for. There are people in our world raising their voices and taking actions for the better. As there have been ever since we’ve been around.

And on a personal level, how are you? I’m alright. I’m ok. I’m not great. There are things that could be easier. People that could be kinder and softer-hearted in my life. But I’m also not in the shit. There are many aspects of my life to be grateful for. I have an amazing and loving family, both the one I was born into and the one that I’ve created with my most lovely wife. I’ve got a more than decent job that allows me to enjoy life – both financially and from a work-life balance perspective. I’ve overcome severe chronic pain and have major depression under control. I’ve got a passion for writing and art that allows me to express myself. Yes, I’m doing pretty damn alright.

And we all live in this extraordinary world. Designed for us to love each other and be loved by our creator (however we envision them). There is no need to await a miracle…we’re already here. Along with the diversity of life that we share this world with.

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Be well,

Monty

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