Spoke to someone yesterday who reminded me of the power of mindfulness to lift one out of a state of fear, or depression, or whatever negative energy is going on. I caught myself this morning, relapsing into that state, which has become a normal part of daily life: fear. The regular triggers: can't find a job, running low on money, lease up in 2 months and no affordable rentals in ATX, etc. etc. One of my coping techniques is exercise: running or cycling, and with my knee healing and in pain, I don't have a way to manage my stress. In fact, not being able to exercise adds to that stress and depression.
But, as I mentioned, I caught that downward spiral that always ends in hopeless tears with the word "mindfulness", and I asked myself: How am I RIGHT NOW? Fine, actually. Sitting on my bed, drinking a terrifically enjoyable cup of chai and reading Terry Pratchett, I looked up and saw that I was in a warm heated room on a comfy bed and had too many clothes in my closet. I noticed that I felt physically fine, my knee was not hurting, I had food in the frig when I became hungry for breakie, and I had a lot for which to feel gratitude. If I can just come into the PRESENT MOMENT each time I get one of these fear attacks, I'll be okay. It occurred to me within a few moments: "What if this is all just temporary, these horrid circumstances that I am currently suffering?", "What if I am able to successfully study for and pass the state certification exams within a few months and get a good job?", "So what if I have to move in with a friend or my Dad temporarily until the right job appears?", and "What if all this suffering is temporary, I become flush and prosperous again in 6 months, my knee heals, and I learn a valuable lesson and evolve into an improved version of myself because of these trials?". I wondered if all those could be true and that this is all a temporary state and will pass. That gave me a sense of relief and hope. I hope I can recapture this sense of ALLOWING and CALM that comes when I become present and aware of what is happening in the NOW. Then, I might just be okay and survive the Current Life Storm.
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