Oh Monday morning, how I despise thee. Those are my first thoughts when the alarm sounds and we are greeted with the cold, dark reality of another week. Where does the weekend go? It was only minutes ago we were celebrating Friday and the break ahead. The new week now stares us in the face, full of challenges and pitfalls. Everything seems a struggle, an uphill battle. Nothing is easy.
Seize the day? I try to, but some days it’s hard to raise your sword and shield against an unrelenting enemy who never seems to tire. You parry and thrust, you block and lunge but it’s only a matter of time before they break through your defences and deliver the coup d’etat. For every step forward you take, you slip and slide another three back, never able to land a telling blow.
Life is tiring, baffling, infuriating and sad. Yet it’s the only show in town so what choice do we have but to groan, throw back the covers and give it the best shot we can. We owe it to ourselves and we owe it to those we love. They are relying on us to cling on with all our strength and give our days and weeks everything we have. We need to show up, front up and shut up. It’s not all me, me, me. Life is lived through others, not in solitary confinement.
We need to focus on the light guiding us through the darkness, no matter how faintly it flickers and splutters. We need to trust it to guide our faltering footsteps as we stumble over the many hurdles that seek to bring us to our knees. It’s all we have to protect and preserve the path ahead. It’s Monday, it’s hard but don’t give up. You are needed, loved and heard. Monday needs you. As do we.
Black Thoughts 
Oh, the interactions that await! The opportunities to solve problems and impact lives. The routine, the rhythm, the rewards of knowing that something of value has been accomplished. Sure, there will be phone calls, emails and interactions with people we would never choose to see on the weekend. But working through them with a smile rather than a grimace builds more than just character. Let’s suit up and do this thing!
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I survived. Just. Thank you Denny.
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I am having a discouraging Monday and this helped. Thank you!
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Great encouragement! Happy Monday!
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Thank you. How was your Monday?
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I’m sorry such a late reply! It’s been a challenging week~but today, I was able to do some reading and writing. You are so kind for asking! I hope all well for you!
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Oh, that’s no problem. Thank you 😊
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This was what I needed to hear today. Thank you!
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You’re very welcome.
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Wonderful encouragement. Each day is a struggle for me, I live with chronic pain, along with other things. I always push through the darkness though. I hope you have a wonderful Monday.
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You’re welcome, Casey. I’m sorry to hear you are in pain. I’m always hear to talk to 🙂
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Thank you so very much.
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As your Monday work day is probably over, our time is lunch time! Hope the light keeps guiding you!
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Thank you. I scraped through.
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We cant afford to give up. We must press on.
I had promised that I would introduce my daughter to your blog to be one of your beta reader. If you are still interested can you send me your email address. Have a great day.
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Hi Beverley. Drop an e mail to our WordPress account.
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I sent you a message through your contact.
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Thank you. Will get round to it soon 😊
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Mondays are tough, like a hill we haven’t yet climbed looming in front of us. Let’s press on. Who knows what waits at the top.
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Most definitely. Thank you Kat.
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