Maybe it feels like a nightmarish beast is looming at your door, claws scratching at the handle, and nowhere feels safe, and you just can't bear the stress anymore.
Whatever's going on in your life right now, please remember that there are so many people—nurses, counselors, firefighters, volunteers on 24/7 hotlines—who care about you, and who are ready and willing to help you.
I'm here to help, too. If you're having a tough week, please send an email to hello@alexandrafranzen.com and say, "Hey, I
could use a pep talk." I will record an audio message with some words of encouragement and send it to you. Totally free, of course. It would be my honor. I hope it lifts your spirits, even just a tiny bit.
And if you're not having a tough week, if you're feeling pretty great these days, that's awesome. Consider sending some strength and love (maybe
in the form of flowers, a voicemail, or a hug) to someone who is struggling. It will make such a difference. Possibly, a much bigger difference than you realize. Sometimes, the smallest gesture of compassion can change someone's entire day, week, or life.
We're all walking this earth together. Let's show up for each other.
-Alex
PS. This song makes me feel strong and optimistic.
PPS. I love this quote: "No act of love, however small, is ever wasted." —Aesop
