Storms come and go. Sometimes in rhythmic pattern. Sometimes they appear unseen or unanticipated. What comes after, or before, a beautiful sunset…a dewy morning, an unexplained silence. Everything seemingly back in balance. Back in place. What does it mean. It’s something I’ve been searching for my entire adult life. That I once drew in my own perspective, though I am not an artist, what that looked like to me from inside the walls of an ER holding room in 2007. I drew a river scene with a lighthouse and a great blue heron taking flight. The great blue heron is my symbol or personal hope and tranquility.

It occurred to me lately what exists around me that I so often internalize, I don’t have to anymore. These storms that anyone endures, that I’ve endured, are unpredictable. I didn’t come into this world to quietly disappear. I am hear to withstand the many storms, to make an impact and to grow even brighter into an unimaginable radiating force of peace and light. I am ready to find that peace by letting go of what I can’t control, allowing the storm to come and go, not caring about what might be said. I am ready to fulfill my purpose, grow and take in as many peaceful moments that I can. I am self aware, I am proud of the person I am, and I have weathered the many storms. What version of peace I will find is unknown. But here we are.

A week ago the planets aligned on February 28th, 2026, my birthday. On this day it is also marked with the beginning of Iranian conflict. One constant remains. I have my life, my health, my family, my friends. One more constant is added now. I want peace, and no longer desire any sort of validation from anyone. I can block out certain triggers now. Like my own personal umbrella in heavy rain. Not completely but it is more highly developed than it ever has been. With much practice. I urge you, to survive the storms in your fashion, in your own way. To do your best to be open minded to the unknown, and always, always remember your purpose and believe in your capabilities to grow and find the peace you so much deserve, whatever that looks like to you in your own life. Look out world…the blue heron is flying now towards a beautifully picturesque muted red sunset.

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