Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me, Flora. Your list resonates deeply with me. Especially the last point. Daydreaming and imagining life as I want it to be is really what keeps me going and brings joy in my darkest times.
I basically do what you do. Sometimes I put my toes in the dirt and flowers in my hair and try and breathe in rhythm with the earth. I know it’s a little hippiesh but it feels nice.
Imagine the experiences of those that went through the World Wars losing Sons, Husbands, Homelands etc, the Great Depression, the Holocaust,Food Famines, Nuclear Bombings ,
Hi Arushi, A number of things help me smile and align with positivity in spite of the turmoil in the world:
1. Keep a daily routine of writing in my gratitude journal, affirmations, meditation/prayer and breakfast/meds.
2. Follow a to-do list so that I don’t forget the important tasks/deadlines
3. Remind myself that while I can’t control what others do, I can decide how to process it and choose what I’ll do
4. Give myself permission to cry, acknowledge sadness and anxiety, but refuse to dwell there.
5. Write.
6. Eat healthy foods which means I cook more rather than eat fast foods.
7. Stay in touch with friends and loved ones via phone, text, email and snail mail to inspire and cheer them up
8. Make time for moderate exercise and social/fun activities
9. Rest /sleep ( working on being consistent with this one)
10. Imagine goals and experiences I want to have.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me, Flora. Your list resonates deeply with me. Especially the last point. Daydreaming and imagining life as I want it to be is really what keeps me going and brings joy in my darkest times.
Arushi, I’m glad the last item resonated with you, because I believe it’s our life line to change.
I basically do what you do. Sometimes I put my toes in the dirt and flowers in my hair and try and breathe in rhythm with the earth. I know it’s a little hippiesh but it feels nice.
I think the hippies have it right 🌸
Imagine the experiences of those that went through the World Wars losing Sons, Husbands, Homelands etc, the Great Depression, the Holocaust,Food Famines, Nuclear Bombings ,
Communism, etc
I can’t imagine it. The worry, trauma and pain they must have lived through. My heart aches thinking of them.
That's why we must all take everyday as a blessing ,there is no past, nor future ,only the present time
Couldn’t agree more. Thank you for the reminder!