My Five Touchstones

/ Tracy Abell

Like many others, I’ve been struggling under the weight of reality. (I started to list the many crises here then realized there’s no need to drag me or my readers down yet again). The point it, stuff’s really hard. Some days I’m not sure how to keep going. Those feelings were so strong a couple mornings ago that I was compelled during my intuition activation session to ask “What’s the point?”

I received five words:
Joy              Nature               Compassion               Justice               Peace

They immediately resonated with me and are my new touchstones for keeping me afloat. When I start feeling overwhelmed and defeated, I return to those five words. Today, I dedicate this post to them.

For instance, the JOY I felt when watching Emma enthusiastically splash and drink from the stream while hiking last September.

Cataract Lake. September 27, 2021

And on that same hike, glorious NATURE completely rejuvenated my soul.

Cataract Lake. September 27, 2021

The best way to live is by showing COMPASSION for others, as exemplified by this child as he helps a lamb reunite with its mother.

This morning I rejoiced in the news of JUSTICE served in Louisiana after the community organized to defeat Formosa Plastics in its attempt to build one of the world’s largest plastics plants in a Black community. Solidarity!

Finally, there’s always a sense of PEACE when watching birds in our yard, especially in the quiet after a snowfall.

Goldfinch in backyard.  October 24, 2019

Yes, life’s a hard row to hoe. But there are always glimmers of good along the way. Remember: JOY. NATURE. COMPASSION. JUSTICE. PEACE.

6 thoughts on “My Five Touchstones”

  2. Thank you for this uplifting post, Tracy. I often feel overwhelmed by the fragility of life, especially as I get older and wonder at my worth to society. Like you, it’s the wonders of nature that give me reasons to enjoy each new day. I loved the clip of the little boy and the lamb, and Emma is gorgeous!

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  3. I’m sure I don’t fully understand your struggle, but I search for touchstones almost daily. I hope it helps you to know that you’re not alone in feeling like this.
    I know it helped me to read this post. Thank you for sharing, you made a difference.

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    • Thank you so very much for not only reading the post, but taking the time to leave such a kind note. I appreciate it immensely and hope you continue to find your own touchstones. 💚

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