Focus and centeredness in a storm.

I know that, in times of mental and emotional stress, it is more important than ever to be able to retain a sense of self, to be able to detach and observe what is happening in real time, as opposed to getting swallowed up and becoming my sadness and distress.

But god damn, is it hard.

To be able to think and act lucidly right now is the only wish I can conjure up, right now.