Lya Badgley

Finding Comfort in Hard Times

One of my favorite Leonard Cohen quotes is: “There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”

Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit “cracked” myself. With global crises and personal health challenges piling up, it’s all too easy to linger in the shadows. But I’m making a conscious effort to hold onto hope—that my misfiring neurons will heal, my pneumonia will pass, and that humanity can shift its focus from fear and distrust to compassion and empathy.

For now, I hunker down with my loved ones in our little bunker of love, waiting for the longer days to return. As we wait, let’s look for the cracks where the light filters through, offering comfort to our weary hearts.