Get Back To Grateful

Get Back To Grateful

“Sometimes the light’s all shining on me, other times, I can barely see, lately, it occurs to me, what a Long Strange Trip it’s been”, a quote from one of my favorite bands, you guessed it the Grateful Dead. As I write this article it came to me just how Grateful I am even on this very “strange trip”.

There have been days when I have felt full of light, been able to see all I am grateful for and there have been times, not only in the last 6 months, but throughout my life where I wonder where my light is and why life seems to be so hard.

My family taught me, at a very young age, that even in the hard times, I must bring the light back within, shine it for others and lead the way.

With the support of my amazing family, friends and coworkers, my own inner strength, digging deep, even while feeling awful at times, I have been able to see so many positive things that have come out of the last few months. For this I am grateful!

During the shutdown I felt a deep connection to my coworkers I had never felt before. Even though we were working together but not in the same room I felt our connection strengthen more than ever and that has carried over and made us even stronger when we reopened the Club. I am so Grateful for these newfound relationships and understanding!

I also feel extremely Grateful to live here in Bellingham, what an amazing place to find my inner light, peace, happiness and of course the great outdoors, which has been so healing for me during this “strange trip”.

Sit for a few minutes and do your best to find the good in something difficult, be grateful for what you have discovered and share it with others. It will help us all find our inner light!

~Michelle

Member & Guest Service Manager