Simmer Down

Typically sleeping is my superpower. No matter what is going on in my world, my body has the ability to power down at night and sleep. And that is still true. Only now, I wake up way before the sun and just stare into the darkness.

During my quiet time, I found myself getting hungry. Although I had purchased the ingredients to make my crockpot chili, I had not mustered up the energy to get into the kitchen. Well, since I was up before the sun, I decided to roll into kitchen and get my hands dirty. Keeping my hands busy was comforting. I diced, sautéed, and stirred. I tasted. I watched my concoction begin to simmer and transferred it to the crockpot.

After a long day, I finally made it home. Before I even opened the door, I could smell the chili. What an awesome aroma to come home to. A welcoming aroma. A bright spot in a crazy and dark day. I am hoping that the tides turn soon. Until then, I will find comfort in the small moments. #wepreach