Sunny Side Up: Control what you can in life

In challenging times, it’s easy to believe that we have little control as we perceive life’s events controlling our circumstance. But when we learn to open up and lean into the reality of our situation rather than avoiding it, we can get our bearings and move in a direction that’s more helpful. — 123rf.com

This past week we’ve been reminded of the instability and uncertainty that has defined 2020, from the Covid-19 outbreak to the messy transition of power in the aftermath of the US presidential election.

We all know, intellectually at least, that life is uncertain. We never know what’s going to happen tomorrow or next week, or five years from now. But many of us find comfort in a sense of stability when life goes about its usual, rhythmic business.