Ok, maybe it's not all bad

Went to the baronial polling tonight. I was gratified at the warm reception that we received, especially considering our low level of participation lately. There were lots of hugs, and we did some very real business.

Just when I feel I have had no impact, Rivka tells me that she'd gotten loads of compliments on her dress tonight - one that I'd made.

Talking to Robert on the way home, I realized that I still know how to motivate, but I don't know how to motivate myself.