Which demons are you fighting today? Today, the demons in my head are having a party. Their revelry is in full swing. They will not be squelched.
Some days my demons move me to action. They provide a worthy adversary, prodding me into battle. They serve a useful purpose. Other days, they cause me to completely shut down, leaving me unable to do the simplest of tasks, eager for the end of another work day. If their purpose is useful, I’m not seeing it. Today is one of those days.
I know the source of this particular passel of demons. It is a deeply personal issue. The details are less important than the depth of their impact. You have likely experienced your own demons of this nature. Perhaps you are fighting them at this very moment. These demons are all-consuming. They will not be silenced. In the moment, they seem unbeatable.
I do not know how to conquer these particular demons. I’m not sure that victory over them is possible. I don’t even know whether victory is the right outcome. Perhaps the point is the battle itself, forcing us to consider the questions they raise.
But, I do know that tomorrow will come, with or without them. And that gives me hope. Hope that at the very least, I will get out of bed again tomorrow and maybe discover a new approach. Hope that maybe tomorrow these demons will be tired of their revelry, leaving me to get back to my work. Hope that on another day the questions they raise will make more sense.
Which demons are you fighting today? Are they spurring you on to action? Providing you with something challenging to push against? Or are they shutting you down?
Beware being absorbed by the dark side. Remember that tomorrow will come. Each day brings a new hope.