Patty Mayeux Blog

Time to reread old favorites that promote quiet time, non-judgment, inner calm and a Zen vibe. I so easily allow the scary wide world to poke a talon in the loose weave of my pretend peace. I’m not alone in this state of heightened frenzy over our 24/7 365 four-year cycle of coming together (haha) as a country to choose a new “leader.” Even detaching from an outcome and relinquishing any illusion of control can spike health numbers out of the normal range. I’ve long ago stopped watching broadcast news for those reasons. I may give up screens altogether. Still, aggravation lies at every turn. It lurks in friendly conversations and attacks from billboards, mailers and yard signs that become so ubiquitous as to be invasive. Words like pundits, policy or platform send me into a tizzy. Forget the maligned and misunderstood monikers of conservative or liberal. 

What’s a Zen seeker to do? Gather provisions for my writing closet and lock the door? I could not stay long in the fantasy world of my characters who struggle to survive under dire circumstances, for I need contact with the scary world as much as I need oxygen. Have faith. I’ll find Zen Again in Wednesday’s blog.