April 14, 2021 — It seems that everyone we talk to lately says, “I’m tired. Just feeling really worn down.” Eloquent Contributing Cardie Anne Scott-Putney put it in a far more interesting way when she said, “It’s a sense of ennui that I’m feeling. A certain blahness. Wanting to have the get-up to go start something exciting and new, and just too unmotivated to do it. The pandemic wore us out. The election took what was left. It’s hard to even turn on the news. And the stress of hoping for the best while still secretly fearing the worst is still taking its toll. I’m pooped.”

For a minute there, Anne got our juices flowing as we played the pronunciation of ennui over a time or two. 🤣 Then Marketing Director Jayme emailed our team, “I’ve cleared the way to take some time off for R&R. I feel at a good, free and clear place to do that. If you think of anything you may need from me, please let me know today. Otherwise, I’ll reach back out after a week (or maybe two) of recharging. I’m giving myself the gift of digging around in my soul and my garden.”

Inspired by Anne and Jayme both, we’re breaking up the week by sending you our tree swings card. For a few minutes, at least, can we all just lean back and breathe? Consider all that we’ve accomplished this past year. All the pushing ever-onward we’ve done. And give ourselves credit for the fact that here we stand.

And on we go.

Felicia Elenum
Cardie Community Manager