The holiday season is difficult for many, if not all adults in one way or another. We've experienced losses of loved ones, memories that linger and the passage of time that seems to be expanded at this time of year, as though we were examining out lives under a microscope.
We're reminded to set those "resolutions" to improve, start over, revamp and get better. But what if we just don't seem to have it in us? What if we're feeling empty, scared, alone and lost?
There is no single way with the magical 12 steps to get there that works for everyone. I can quote a number of ways that have worked for many I know, but they may not work for you.
What I can tell you is this...
If you're letting your emotions run you, and your emotions are down and out, you will be too. Conversely, if you're letting your emotions run you, and they are high in the sky, so will you be. My father was a grand and wonderful personality, although he had private moments just as any other where he might feel less than perfect. His lesson for me that stands out in this instance is "Never let your emotions run you... you run them!" There's a story that goes along with this and perhaps it will land in a chapter someday, but for now, that quote is sufficient.
Remember --- Your emotions are a gauge as to how you are doing. Much like a thermometer, they will reflect back to you if you are on track or not. It's not quite as some might think. Our feeling is not always a result of our thoughts, it's often the other way around! If we're thinking, hearing and being bombarded with negative stories from well-meaning friends, co-workers, loved ones and the outside world... our empathic senses may be in overdrive and our feelings barometer moves to the "down and out" reading.
When you're emotion arrow points to "what the heck" remember that you have the power at any point in time to change your feelings. Put down the paper, don't listen to the negative stories (or at least keep your thoughts and feelings in a happy place while you happen to be listening to them)... and most of all, find a reason to be happy! Just one reason, at a time, then another.
I know... it sounds too simple, must be stupid, this silliness. She's telling me just to find one reason to be happy, like a sunny day, a flower, a deer, a horse, a smiling cashier? Like that's gonna help me? Man, is she way off....
Just... Try... It...
(and repeat)
RXFind One Single Reason To Be Happy,and Repeat as often as possible.
