It has been a long, cold and wet day, today - maybe I am suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) - apparently it is a real thing; and not only has it affected my mood but also my planning and ability to get things done today - even myself is in a state of affective disorder.
I don't expect every day to go according to plan - especially when there are certain things outside of my control. Today though has made me realise I do have to work on improving my contingency planning.
Even dragons will sometimes say a short prayer to the heavens wishing for a break from stormy weather. Their hearts may be beating fiercely in their chests ready to fly, but they are still shackled by doubtful conditions. Perhaps it is wise to stay grounded for the time being - to soar too high while unprepared can be disastrous.
Today I did spend some time reading "Care of the Soul" by Thomas Moore. I have been working my way through this book over recent months. There was one passage that seems most apt at this time. This passage suggests that a real trust of faith is to decide whether to trust someone, knowing that betrayal is inevitable; because life and personality are never without shadow. Faith demands vulnerability and for that to be matched by an equal trust in oneself, the feeling that one can survive the pain of betrayal. Questioning thoughts, drifting away temporarily from commitments, and constant change in ones understanding of faith, may appear as weaknesses but are in fact necessary to temper and balance the light and shadow of faith; and expression of our soul.
Flying Solo Tip 007365 : Avoid making a wager with the weather, stay grounded in stormy weather.