It isn’t difficult to fall victim to the lure of fatalism in the negative environment of our media outlets and sunless days of sameness in the bleak midwinter. I find myself languishing abed instead of exercising and looking forward to lying down each afternoon of my workweek. It feeds on itself, this apathy, and I must actively look for alternative thoughts to remain grateful and positive.
I found it this morning in the shower. Dr. Bronner’s Soap publishes the founder’s philosophy on the big bottle amongst the uses for the product and the company’s commitment to fair trade and sustainable sourcing. The latter two are trendy marketing techniques that a skeptic doesn’t usually believe, especially on a dreary day. Still, there is no doubting the sincerity of the old-fashioned words of a true believer on the soap-maker’s product. Reading it this morning, as I have on other occasions, I can’t escape the earnestness of this man’s call into the darkness of the modern world.
I know in my heart that he is right, that we are all one. We must cherish each other and all beings in our environment. This morning I was reminded of that when I needed to hear it—just as I am presented with what I need every single day when I am present and actively work on letting go of the reigns. It works.