I pruned a rose bush yesterday.
It had to be done
to keep the rose bush healthy
but it was d@mn difficult.
I put on a brave face
while pruning.
Then I had to spend
some recovery time alone
after completing that task.
There are some
emotionally difficult tasks
– killing a beloved
yet money-losing project,
firing an employee,
wearing a f*ckin’ mask
so others won’t get sick.
These tasks are SUPPOSED to be
emotionally difficult.
If they’re easy for us,
it is time to step away
and
get some help.
But these tasks still
have to be done.
Schedule recovery time
for yourself
or whoever is doing
these tasks.
And assume they are difficult
for everyone.