YEAR OF ZEN: SUMMER: DAY 36

The Gulf Stream - Winslow Homer

Q: Sometimes we are just a mess. How do you awaken your caretaker mind?

A: I find that when the combination of depression, climate grief, and the endlessly bad news we are all constantly bombarded with leaves me feeling like a mess, throwing myself into some form of simple work is a good antidote. I will do the dishes, clean the house, journal, or seek out other similar tasks that rarely fail to restore some sense of calm, peace, and order.