I did not expect to take as  long of a break as I did before writing again. It was starting to be so long that I questioned if there was any reason to come back.

Not that I was without things to say, but I was heavily influenced by the world around me in a different way.

Civil unrest. Daily reminders that people are waking up happy to cause or support misery on a global stage. Feeling as if those who had the chance to stop it from getting as bad as it is have abandoned us, hoping they’re plotting against the mess in silence, if at all.

But even all of that is a reminder to control what I can.

Time management is a big control point, as I’m writing this on the first day of my new, slightly earlier shift. Same job as I wrote about a few times almost two years ago. Which is an accomplishment worth celebrating with much-needed time off I’ll be taking, soon.

I will do my best to get back into the groove of writing here, again. It will continue to be my way regulate all the confusion, sadness, disappointment, and rage that seeps in on personal, professional, and public topics.

It will also be my way to continue speaking about joy, success, and accountability. Because while it is important to check in on all feelings great and vile, it’s important to look for the glimmers. The same way Fred Rogers advised us to “look for the helpers.”

Glimmers count as helpers. They will be needed every day. Chances are, being back will serve as being one for someone else, not just myself.

Kingston Priest

P.S. – My “ABC…POS” video series is up and running. If you’re interesting in reading it, go here, as well.