In a world that is unstable and changing on the whim, how will YOU become secure and stable? How will you survive? WHAT will you TAKE ROOT in? My friends, if you don’t have any roots, any faith, you will be not only be tossed about, to and fro, but you will be blown away! Blown into fear, worry, anxiety, depression, anger, irrational behavior, misplaced anger, callousness, and numbness. You will wither away. Die on the vine. I don’t want that for you. For me. For us!

Faith. Faith in what? Faith in who? Not the economy. Not a political party. Not a man or woman. Find your ground and take root. Anchor in it. And if you feel that you cannot hold on, ask to be held your Creator! Stability. This year stability will keep you steady, keep you sane. There is this song I love and I am not sure what it’s really about but, the chorus, “Hold, hold on, hold on to me. Because I’m a little unsteady” is one of my go to when Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease, Fibromyalgia and my mental health is whipping me and seems to have a kung fu grip on me. Something about the chorus steadies me.

Secure. Secure your finances. Secure your home. Hold on to the ones you love and the ones that love you. Look them in the face, in the eyes. Secure your mind. Secure your heart. Secure your love for one another and the people THAT DON’T LOOK LIKE YOU!

Once again, secure your finances. Secure your peace.

Survive. What will it take for you to survive? After you stack your barn or pantry to the ceiling, what will it take for you to survive these trying times? I offer you fortitude. The sheer will and determination of your ancestors. You’re going to make it through and then you will thrive.

~Nikki

Stability, security, and the basic survival needs of food, shelter, clothing and safety. Yes. I added safety.