There is a lot of negative energy in the world around us right now and most of it is out of our control. I struggle daily with ways to keep it out of our home as we already have enough challenges thanks to PD. We have discovered a couple of things that make life better and keep us moving in positive directions regardless of outside influences.

One thing that is helping us in these difficult times is to revisit old traditions that brought us peace. When we were first together as a couple, we started our Sunday mornings listening to acoustic music on the radio while we read the paper. We enjoyed the calming sounds and shared laughs over the funny pages. As the years passed, we had lost some of that fun. We are now consciously revisiting that tradition.

We are also actively working to create new opportunities to enjoy each other’s company. We have instituted a new tradition of the afternoon aperitif. We take a short break mid-afternoon for a beverage and a light snack, outside if possible. This moment we take to reconnect with each other is becoming one of my favorite times of the day.

Finally, we are communicating carefully with the outside world in an attempt to limit the impacts. We stay informed on current events without becoming immersed, which can be challenging at times, but helps us stay sane. Our journey continues and we need to keep our positive focus on us as we move forward to whatever tomorrow will bring.