The Curious Practice of Being ‘Fine’

I’ve been thinking lately about the distance that can open up between how we appear on the outside and how we actually feel within ourselves. I’m not talking about those regular moments where we might not feel enthusiastic about the weekly grocery shop but we know we need to get it done. Most of us know something about putting on a brave face, just getting on with it, finding ways to manage feeling completely uninspired, overwhelmed or just… blah inside, while still having to show up for work, present in the meeting, pick up the kids from school and juggle the million things that keep the wheels turning at home and in our careers.