Most of us do not see sadness as a gift, it is my hope that with some effort I can see it as just that. . . a gift, one that I can embrace rather than seeing it as something horrific that needs to be avoided? It is important to note that my 'sadness' is not a feeling of being unhappy but more of a melancholy. . . . the distinction is important. Although it is true that we are no good when our sadness engulfs us I think there is also value in it, by facing the sadness we curb the urge to run away (or at least I hope we do).
I trust that my sadness will give me the opportunity to grow. Growth often happens in quiet moments of reflection so over the next few weeks I will practice the following exercises:
Meditation: I have been introduced to restorative yoga as of late. The quiet calm it allows me has become a vital part of my daily routine for which I am very grateful.
Gratitude: It seems a gratitude journal is once again a practice that I need to start...3 things a day can certainly help counter any doom and gloom and remind me of the fantastic parts of my life.
Retrain the Mind: Come up with a word or phrase that can be like a mental stop sign. It is my hope that it will the negative and direct my attention to the positive and productive things in my day.
Practice Self Compassion: Give myself the same kindness and care I would give a good friend. . . . for some reason this one is hard for me.
Connect with Friends: It is time to reach out to the people who bring a feeling of safety and happiness to my world and get out of the house more often.
Find a Project: This includes both at home and something that is bigger, a volunteer position that makes me smile and gives a sense of purpose. (First project at home has already started!)
So now the time has come to learn from the sadness....
and change it to happiness!
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