Ramblings about the Times of Overwhelm

I am not okay, I feel like I am teetering on the edge… The world is changing, yes it is always changing… Evolution is a part of life, not just for the planet but for its inhabitants as well. We grow, we learn, we see, we interact, we build our worldview, we align our inner self with the world around us. Yes, change or evolution is inevitable, but lately the course of things, of life, of human morality, of truth and circumstance has become skewed to a point that has overwhelmed my mind. I know I am not alone… Yet I feel it, an overwhelming darkness that seems to appear off and on and renders me unable to express myself, at least in any way that I can share or write about. This for me is an oppressive and unusual occurrence.

To write for me is to unburden my soul, my mind, and my heart. I write letters at times that are never mailed or given to whom they are written to just to release the emotion, pain, or helplessness I feel at times. I write because my soul and mind demand it of me. It is how I function. I am having too many days of no words, unable to connect my thoughts and express them. I know…Just Breathe.

Today I am here to say, You are not alone in feeling as though you are standing at the very edge, peering into the uncertain expanse where the world seems to reel and twist beneath your feet. The acceleration of change—once a quiet undercurrent—now surges and roars, carrying with it not only hope but also doubt, dissonance, and a thousand quiet anxieties.

Yes, evolution is the law of life. The planet turns, the old gives way to the new, and our inner selves must adapt and realign, over and over again. We grow, we learn, we reach out for meaning and connection, and in this reaching out we find the contours of our own souls. But there are moments, perhaps like this one, when the world’s evolution feels less like gentle growth and more like a storm. In the crosscurrents of shifting morals, blurring truths, and changing circumstances, it is only natural that your mind feels overwhelmed.

Just Breathe. Yes, take a breath and let yourself know that it’s okay to pause. It’s human to feel overwhelmed when the familiar patterns dissolve and the road ahead seems fraught with uncertainty. The overwhelm you feel is not weakness; it is a testament to your sensitivity, your awareness, your courage to care deeply about the state of the world and your place within it.

Remember, too, that growth is not always linear and evolution does not always move at a pace we can control or even comprehend. Sometimes, the most profound transformation occurs in those very moments when all seems lost, when confusion reigns and the way forward appears veiled. Trust that you are capable of weathering this storm, even if you cannot see the calm on the other side just yet.

In the face of overwhelming change, ground yourself in small certainties: the warmth of sunlight, the quiet hum of a familiar song, the indulgence of just sitting watching the world from your porch, daily devotional readings, or the simple act of breathing. Surround yourself with reminders of goodness such as kind words, gentle acts, the steadfast presence of those who love you. The world may be changing, but there are still constants that help us to believe there is hope, for me it is my faith that helps ground me

Above all, give yourself permission to rest. The questions you hold, the concerns about truth and morality, these are the marks of a mind engaged and alive even if it feels like the heaviness of knowing too much, knowing truth, seeing the lies seems too much. Let that be your strength. The path may be unclear, but you are not walking it alone.

If you need someone to listen, to hear you, please reach out. You are seen. You are needed. The world needs you to be there tomorrow. As the world evolves around you, your presence—curious, questioning, and kind—remains a vital part of Our unfolding story in the world. As for me, I wake up and go to bed each day with this on my mind:
“God is within her, she will not fail; God will help her at break of day.” Psalm 46:5