Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I am discombobulated for sure.  I forgot a lunch date with a friend, forgot to drop off something at another friend's house, and didn't notice my cell phone wasn't working.  I'm stunned by the election, stunned that my daughter is about to give birth, stunned that I'm old, stunned that I have so much to do for the holidays.  I'll snap out of it.  I did a bunch of errands that were loose ends this morning, including finally filling the gas tank in my car.  Today I see the friend I missed yesterday, and also my therapist, who hopefully will help me get my head screwed on straight.  It certainly feels misaligned right now.  Tonight my husband and I go to see a dumb movie, so that should get me back in my culture and time.  Respecting disorientation is essential.  Shocks to the body and mind cannot be ignored or denied.  I'm going to be careful with myself and others until I again feel more myself.  Whatever that means!