“A Rough Day?” Blog #114
Do I understand I have no control over yesterday?
Can I start out this morning and implement a new routine?
What is my “Mindset” to find a way out of despair?
I know that in a second, I can change my mind, change my thinking and redirect my focus
on this day. How often do I do just that? A big part of my “Higher Self” awareness for me
now, is this, “DO I CHOOSE TO STAY STUCK?” As long as I have a breath left in side of me, I
can learn to let go of what is plaguing me, depressing me and keeping me down. Just
last week I was so proud of myself for being organized and keeping a list of what I needed
to do for that day. The day would not turn out to have any of the items on my list
completed! I started out just fine, however the traffic was bad, I had gotten a late start
and I was aware that I was anxious driving in my car. My mind was shifting as it often
does, and suddenly out of nowhere I felt a loud bang! A car had come barreling into my
lane and as I drove forward, he plowed into my left side. As loud as it was, I thought I had
serious damage. The blaring noise was my tire exploding! Immediately I got SO
FRUSTRATED AND FROZEN. Here I was in a completely “unexpected moment”. I was angry.
I was put out. More than anything, I was going over and over in my mind.
Why did this have to happen NOW? (maybe I needed to slow down?)
When I finally got home that day, I turned on the TV to relax. Ironically, there was a special
on about a woman who had tragically lost her husband and was left with illness, children
and no way to pay her bills. I was humbled immediately. Of course when it comes to
“that other person, worse off than me” one of us need reminding, yet we all need to find a
way to come back to healthy coping tools quickly!
WHAT KEEPS ME GOING EACH DAY?
A therapist I once saw, made a remarkable comment to me, “What brought you to the
point of coming to see me today?” In other words, what was the straw that broke the
camels back?” WHEN DOES TOO MUCH BECOME TOO MUCH? MY DECISION FOR THE WAY I
HANDLE MY LIFE HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH THIS STATEMENT. How DO I CARE for ME today?
How many people say to themself: “If it can just get to be five o clock, I can have that drink
and finally relax!” Or better still, I just need some weed, or that pill and I can handle
everything going on around me.”
Anyone ever think, “The body IS the Temple of God”. Whatever does that mean?
IT means exactly what it says. How am I taking care of my own body?
I believe that whatever I am given to deal with, God will never give me MORE than I can
handle. Therefore, I BEST have healthy, coping skills in place quick, because I believe for
myself…..ONE DRINK WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH. One thing leads to another and the artificial
stimulus goes on and on and on…….
I am here to learn my lessons. I must accept they are all around me. How do I know this?
I just look at the things that bother me the most! Is it a family member? Have a
managed to find forgiveness. Is it something I am afraid of? Then I can sit down, write it
out and find a healthy person to confide in. Is it serious money problems? This is where
my own BUDGETING is critical! I am the only one that knows how much I need to make
and spend and save. Again, I can sit down and write it all out. Share this with a
confidential, healthy person.
My rough day can change in a breath - being emotional, unrealistic, untruthful, only
keeps the rough days coming. I understand internally the importance of TRUTH. IF I am
open to prayer, talking to Jesus Christ, I see than TRUTH comes, comes straight to me. IF
I am overwhelmed, overworked, overtired, have I taken on the wrong responsibilities? No
one can tell me truth better than HE. Then I AM in balance with my day and realize there is
time for everything I must do. Here is a perfect TRUTH that fits perfectly right now.
TIME FOR EVERYTHING. Ecclesiastes 3
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:
A time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plan and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them together,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace….”
How did I spend my time, IF I had a rough day today?
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