Hurricane Milton is expected to hit my area today/overnight, and unfortunately we are directly in the projected eye of the storm. I’ve lived in FL for about 17 years, and this is the first storm coming to us directly formed in the Gulf of Mexico. My home is up to code and I’m not in a flood zone so my husband and I have decided to prepare and stay.

I have been off work for two days as everything in the area has shut down in preparation for this hurricane, and many residents have evacuated. I am not good at simply sitting especially when a nasty storm is headed my way and I can see it coming. So instead of focusing on what I can’t, I have focused on what I can, and I release the rest to God. I have tackled projects that are on my “to do when time” list. From doing a few paint touch ups to writing out my Christmas cards and wrapping my presents (and yes I realize it’s only Oct) to watching a movie I’ve been meaning to I’ve been able to cross items off. This has helped my anxiety level during an anxiety provoking time. There is much I can’t control but today I choose to not stress over those.

Optional journal prompt: What are some things you can currently control?