Life can be complicated, WE can complicate life … feelings of despair, hopelessness and self-pity fall on us like an unseen dark, damp, cloying mist – settling over our souls, threatening our balanced perspectives of life and stealing our joy …
Sometimes, there is no ‘easy fix’ for these unsettling feelings, however, it is for a season only and we need to push through and endure as best we can. These are a few strategies which may help you cope better with the situation:
- ensure that you are eating healthy, nutritious foods
- get out the house – walk, run, swim … get your body moving
- talk your feelings over with a family member, friend or mentor
- take a break – ask a reliable person to take your kids for an hour or so
- breathe deeply
- count your blessings – record all that you are grateful for that day
Here is a list of a few ‘simple joys’ that may perk you up on a ‘messy’ day:
- freshly cut flowers
- coffee and cake with a dear friend
- relaxing, scented bath
- pray, worship, journal
Push through, strengthen your resolve to be grateful for the season you are in … my Mother’s advice (and now mine to my kids) comes to mind … ‘this too will pass’ – and dear friend it does!
We are ALL messy … weather the storm, stay anchored and you will come out the other side a stronger person.
Anchored 