So often, what seems untenable will actually be revealed, in retrospect, as a no-big-deal sprint. Only we haven't learned yet. Been there. Had that experience, so the tiny sprint seems enormous. But the big surprise is that the marathon follows.
We look up and around, and begin to notice so many in the long distance run, making their sometimes extraordinary efforts, if they can. Doing all they can, if they are able.
Looking up, the scale of it all changes in one rapid breath. You begin to get the perspective of things, the big picture of other's lives and hard work. Being with what is, day after day after day, with distress and feeling burdened, and then the consequent ease and gratitude.
Cool out, you tell yourself. Take it slow. You are in good company. Certainly not the first one.
Eyes on the next step only, and the next,
with that massive bird's eye view, now and again,
to keep you in the loop of the long distance
and then, the bright moment of this new day.
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