A dear relative has been struggling mentally, emotionally, and physically. Given COVID, shelter-in-place, and the collective insanities, it makes sense that any preexisting issues would be compressed and exaggerated. (This is certainly the case for me and a lot of other people too.) Stabilization is challenging, a work in progress, and a moment-by-moment choice. I cannot make this person I love so much choose this and well-being. I have no control nor do I know the full extent of his journey and karma. Naturally, I find myself in and out of anxiety, fear, optimism, letting go, and releasing how this unfolds.

Last night I quickly make this: