Blue sky thinking

Hello!
Well, it's been a funny old week.  In several ways it's been great - I've been off work so have been able to indulge in checking out some exhibitions and museums (The Institute of Sexology; very interesting.  The Canal Museum; a bit disappointing.), getting outdoors (courtesy of London Fields Lido and the Regents Canal towpath) and, of course, a bit of editing and painting.  I FINALLY finished the painting below and made a start on a couple of others - hopefully I won't stall so badly over these ones....

But then, of course, we had the general election.  I make no secret of my disappointment at the result, which I put down to fear felt by the general public following a lot of scaremongering over the economy.  Whilst economic stability is important, I firmly believe in helping those at the bottom of the social pile rather than feeding  the fat cats at the top, and it worries me immensely that the services that support these people will be further squeezed - and those with next to nothing will end up with even less. 
However, as my yoga teacher pointed out, whilst I felt like crying on Friday when the result was confirmed, it is important to look at the situation with clarity - and, rather than stress about it, I should either put my worries to bed - or do something about them.  So, whilst I am worried about what the future holds for the people I serve at work and myself as a public sector worker, I am going to focus on what I can do to alleviate the problems we face.

So, whilst there is part of me that wants to wallow in grief, I'm not going to.  I'm going to pick myself up and take action.  What action that turns out to be has yet to be decided, but, when I feel my resilience wavering, I'm going to remind myself of the words of Maya Angelou.  And, if you ever feel the world is starting to get to you, I invite you to keep them to hand as a little self-affirmation.
Still I rise.
Still I rise.
Still I rise.