Better yet, how about writing down a list of baby steps. Such as "Leave voice message (no text) for H asking how MIL is doing", "Call L for appointment", etc. with specific dates.
M-43 W-40 2D - 9 and 5
Emotion, yet peace. Ignorance, yet knowledge. Passion, yet serenity. Chaos, yet harmony. Death, yet a new life.
