It seems like 2024 has gotten off to a not-great start for a lot of people, many of whom are in the blogosphere that we all seem to be inhabiting these days.
So, I’m just here to say, I’m sorry it sucks. I know I can’t understand what you are going through. And, if I were with you in person, I (not a hugger, mind you) would give you a hug.
Remembering that “Shared joy is double joy. Shared sorrow is half sorrow.”
And also, this, sometimes life sucks, and there’s nothing you can do to change it right now.
Keeping all of you in my thoughts, and hoping that for those who are having challenges, difficulties, issues, whatevers, that things improve soon. Love to you all, my friends. <3
Oh, Anne!! This post put a smile on my face and made me feel warm inside. You are so lovely! I know there’s a lot of heartbreak and bummers in the blogosphere right now. My own woes are very minor in comparison. (Despite the fact that I had to cancel the gym tomorrow and that walking 2,3 km made me feel like I was going to faint. It’s just the post-flu woes after all)
Have a wonderful end of the week!
I thought I saw on IG that you were post-flu. Take care of yourself first! Cancelling the gym is not the end of the world, and hey! You walked >2 km. That’s more than most people can do. You’ll get back to it, and soon, if I know you.
And yes, there are so many bummers and problems and dramas in the blogosphere right now. I am hoping that the clean slate of a new month brings a bit more light – literally and figuratively – to all. <3
Wise words, friend. In truly terrible times, I tend to fall apart at kindness, but always appreciate people who acknowledge the suck and understand that sometimes the only way out of it is to live in it as long as it lasts. Also sending all the good thoughts to blogosphere people and, although I’m not a hugger, I am mentally sending the funniest memes and puns from my corner of the universe <3
Sometimes you just have to get through the suck. I can’t make it better for everyone, but I hope that acknowledging the suck, sending a bit of light out into the Universe, and reminding people that there are invisible blogosphere friends out there thinking of them, helps just a smidgen. (And I’m worse – I’m definitely not a meme person, but I can do hugs when my friends are struggling. Only if they want them, of course. For you, I’d come up with a meme. ;>) Take care, my friend. <3
What a lovely post and thoughtful sentiment. January has been tough for so many people I know this year. Oof. Hard to start a new year that way, but I love your quote: Shared joy is double joy. Shared sorrow is half sorrow.
So true!
Oh, yes, so true. January is a challenge in the best of years, but it’s February. The light is lasting a bit longer in the afternoon. The blogosphere is Doing Its Thing and offering support and love to those who need it most. And I hope everyone knows, in their heart of hearts, that they can share sorrows with the rest of us and just know that there are positive thoughts, prayers, and virtual hugs (depending on the sender) winging their way.
Sending a bit of light and joy your way, my friend. <3
At first I wasn’t sure what you were referring to, and then I read the next post in my Feedly. I now know that someone that we both think the world of is in a completely unreasonable situation. Since that person didn’t want comments, I’ll just say it here – I’m thinking of her and sending all of the internet hugs and good wishes her way.
I was thinking of doing the same, Birchie, and so appreciate you taking the space to do so here. Perhaps sharing in that person’s sorrow, and others’ as well, will lighten the load for those for whom it is especially heavy right now. Shared sorrow, for sure. <3
I just read the post you are referring to, Birchie, and I hope that the situation improves, and if not, that at least she knows she is well loved. I know I have a lot of trouble with kindness when I’m in the midst of shit show stuff too. It’s too much sometimes.
Why is life so hard sometimes?
Precisely. Why DOES life have to be so hard, and for so many, sometimes?
I have seen lots of posts lately of people having a tough time. I’m sorry that folks are going through it, it sucks. Hope things get better.
I think the suck is real for a lot of people right now. I’m hoping the shift to February (and a bit more light in our days, literally) will help all.
Deep breath for February 🙂
That’s it, Sarah. For the weather (what the HECK is going on today??) and for the general crappiness that has been life in January for so many. (Hoping you, in particular, get out of the cycle-o-viruses…sheesh.)
You’re always so thoughtful. Sending you hugs as well, my friend… and especially to our friend who needs them the most right now.
Always with the virtual hugs for those who need them most. And you, San, are not only thoughtful, you act on your thoughts. That is one reason we all love you so much. <3
I’ve never heard that sentiment – shared joy, double joy and shared sorrow is half sorrow. Well, that is a something to think about. It explains why it does feel better to describe the crap days. I like to keep my blog upbeat and funny, but sheesh – sometimes stuff happens. I appreciate the kind words and good thoughts. I am looking forward to putting our present situation behind us. This too shall pass.
Isn’t that a lovely sentiment? And, one that I think we can (and maybe should) remember, particularly those of us who choose to share at least part of our lives with bloglandia. [I had a lot more here on this phenomenon that I think I’ll post in a follow up, vs. hijacking your comment. :>] I do hope that the present situation for your family passes soon. Light at the end of the tunnel (or, b-ball season…).
My feeling exactly. Only you have put it in words. Thank you Anne. Hugs back (if you want them as a non-hugger other wise a smile).
Smiles work, as do virtual hugs, as they don’t require either of us non-huggers to actually, you know, hug. 😉