Insignificance

October 22nd

There is a gale storm over where I live, for the last 24 hours there is a howling wind, driving rain, and general unpleasantness in the air. My garden so far is ok, some small branches were broken but no major damage. On my street, I’ve seen some broken trees and big branches blocking the sidewalk. On the news reports, there was information about closed main roads and lack of electricity and even deaths. Since this morning I can hear nonstop sirens of fire trucks and police cars going to help those in danger. That only shows our insignificance in comparison to the power of nature. Just a strong wind can bring widespread destruction and damage. We cannot control it or avoid it. I am staying inside, avoiding any trips further than my garden, and hoping that my power supply will stay on.

I don’t feel well overall, I have a lingering slight fever and muscle aches. There is also some nervousness that I cannot place. I don’t see any reasons for it and yet — I feel rather disjointed. Not wholly myself. I know that feeling will go away soon, so I am staying put, not doing anything much. I feel tired for no real reason, I need to look deeper in me and try to do something about it.