What things give you energy?
Nothing saps my energy more than the violence and unkindness in this world.
From social media, through being unable to trust our police forces, to inter-family spite, school bullying, bullying at work, genderism, colour prejudice and on and on. Thinking about our various societies just makes me want to put my head in my hands and wait for the energy to regain my optimism and realism.
What gives me energy are even the smallest kindnesses, the smiles of a child and the sound of their laughter. A bright summer day with the perfect breeze. Animals of all kinds (even the ones who should be avoided have no intent to harm only to protect or eat).
A trip to the theatre to see real people turning out maybe a slightly imperfect performance, but a real one that I can relate to. AI would not interest me other than as a respectful retrospective of a great star. That would be a superb memorial.
Music illuminates me, and a big show has so much joyous energy. I love to be where people go to have fun. Our last event was Hugh Jackman’s World Tour, which was beyond exceptional. Our next is Sam Ryder, or joy in human form.
My cats have always been both my saving grace and protective shield. I owe them so much.
I could go on and on. I could have gone on and on in the desperation paragraphs, but even if I had I would know that I could have found more beauty in this world no matter what. Besides I would have been too exhausted to finish.
More beautiful people, more kind people, more caring brave people. More beauty. More inspiring action. More new places and things to see, more great music, plays, film and TV. Magical moments in sports. And on and on ‘to infinity and beyond’ to quote the rather joyous Toy Story.
Let’s all hold onto that truth. If we started a list of wonderful things together…where on earth would it end? Wouldn’t that energise us all!
Deb xx
Deb Hawken - Amorah 