I think since Brexit Ive realised the world is heading for the Apocalypse. Then Trump got elected and there really is no doubt: We’re all doomed. I used to enjoy watching the news and keeping up with current affairs. But what really is the point? Its like arguing with a train. 

Then comes the “Beast from the East” and “Storm Emma”. 

Who on earth called it the ‘Beast from the East’? A weather front with the potential to kill given an amusing title? Surely we should give that person an award. Lets find the human and humour in our darkest hour. I can buy that any day of the week. 

And ‘Emma’? 
I know a few Emma’s and they are all universally harmless. So naming a deadly storm a kitten’s name is surely like putting Polio drops on a sugar cube. A spoonful of sugar helps any medicine go down. 

Since the snow, the news has been full of death and destruction and danger and devastion. But my Facebook feed (which to me represents real life) has been full of heroism and humour. Ive seen some very funny videos of “Let It Go” remakes and laugh-out-loud recreations of everyone panic buying bread. Ive seen people offering help to elderly members of the community and churches opening their doors to homeless people. Ive seen messages of thanks from people stranded in cars brought food by strangers. And Ive seen NHS workers say they were ‘rescued’ by passing motorists.

Perhaps there is still humanity in the world. 

In my real life, I currently feel stuck between a rock and a hard place and Ive been asking the universe for advice. 

Three people Ive told what is happening and theyve all told me the same thing: That Im a good person; That Im worthy; That they believe in me. 

I don’t believe in myself. I think Im a terrible person. I think Im not worthy at all. I think the world is black and totally without merit. 

And then the “Beast from the East” and “Storm Emma” and I wonder: maybe my viewpoint is wrong and I should listen to others more.

Maybe there is hope. Because if this ice age preview can bring out the best in people, maybe I should allow myself to we walk towards the light.