As you might have thought, just by reading the title, things are looking up a lot this week. For this, I praise the Lord. And my friends, I thank you for your prayers and kind words. You are awesome!
So as to prove that I was listening to all your advice, I shall list the things that you very wisely recommended, just in case someone goes through hell, they can have the map back to reality.
1) EAT, DRINK ENOUGH AND THE RIGHT STUFF, SLEEP.
You know, whenever you are down, you go for the "comfort food" and then you feel guilty that you ate the whole contents of your fridge. Then you feel really sick (and fat) after eating fish and capuccino ice cream during the same meal. Well, STOP. Eat balanced foods, drink enough, rest your body. After all, you are a human being and you need this for your brain to figure out how to get you out of this mess.
2) SPORTS
I really should point a finger at myself, but to my defense, I do walk a whole lot, since I don't own a car. Anyway, try to get your mind off of things and take a walk, go to the gym, meet up with buddies and play a sport. Or just turn on the wii and ignore this entry... up to you!
3) STOP FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF!
You are responsible for your thoughts, and consequently, your moods and actions. If you think productive, you do productive. So stop hammering yourself down! You'll get through this. I bet it's not the first rough patch of your lifetime. And sorry to give it to ya when you're down, but it's most probably not gonna be your last (that is, if you survive this ordeal!!).
4) TURN UP THE MUSIC!
I have found it to be very interesting how playing ONE trance tune can make me go from happy sappy to mama monster! It works the other way around too. Play something you know will get you in a good mood. Shake your bonbon, sing out loud. Even if at first you have to force yourself, you will soon notice that the music will change your mood into something more positive.
5) YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT ALONE!
So why do you feel like you have to carry the burden all by yourself? Nobody is completely alone in this world. So look up your family, your friends, your church leaders. Remember that to solve your problem, sometimes two heads think better than one. And please, look for people who are also positive, balanced, happy, good influences. This might sound evil and rude, but you don't need somebody to grab on to your neck when you yourself are drowning in a pit of misery and despair. You need somebody to pull you out (and at some point slap some sense into you).
6) LIKE I SAID, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!
Just let me hammer this one in a bit more. God is with you ALL THE TIME. So stop picking your nose, will ya? Just kidding, or maybe not...
Ok let's just say that you gotta pray to God so that He can show you the way. Meditate, listen to Him talk to you. Listen to others because they might be God's working hand. Fill your cup with God, however it is that you seek Him.
7) TAKE TIME OFF
Seriously, if you don't give your head a rest, it might explode! Take an afternoon off and just get your mind off of things. Surely, your problems will not go away, nor will they grow bigger if you take your mind off them for a morning or an afternoon. This will keep your sanity a few days longer. Besides, the time off might give you a little perspective.
8) PLANNING MAKES PERFECT
Make your plans, set small, achievable goals to overcome your difficulty and celebrate each achievement like it's a big deal. Really, you should give yourself that pat on the back for making it so far!! You go, tiger!! You can do this!!
9) HELP OTHERS
One thing that has always made me feel better is when I go out and make somebody's day. Go out and seek someone you can make happy or simply help in some way. Not only will you be feeling great about it, you are paving the road to a great friendship! Who knows when you might need a helping hand? And the distraction from being off the center stage is awesome.
10) LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE
Buddhists are in many ways very wise people. They say that experiences are not of positive or negative nature, but that these experiences teach us small or great lessons. Be of a grateful nature and admit that there were good things along the way, even though the going was tough. For example, you just came out of this big mess with a lot of wisdom and a tougher character. See? You learned a great lesson so it can't all be that bad.
You're welcome.
So as to prove that I was listening to all your advice, I shall list the things that you very wisely recommended, just in case someone goes through hell, they can have the map back to reality.
1) EAT, DRINK ENOUGH AND THE RIGHT STUFF, SLEEP.
You know, whenever you are down, you go for the "comfort food" and then you feel guilty that you ate the whole contents of your fridge. Then you feel really sick (and fat) after eating fish and capuccino ice cream during the same meal. Well, STOP. Eat balanced foods, drink enough, rest your body. After all, you are a human being and you need this for your brain to figure out how to get you out of this mess.
2) SPORTS
I really should point a finger at myself, but to my defense, I do walk a whole lot, since I don't own a car. Anyway, try to get your mind off of things and take a walk, go to the gym, meet up with buddies and play a sport. Or just turn on the wii and ignore this entry... up to you!
3) STOP FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF!
You are responsible for your thoughts, and consequently, your moods and actions. If you think productive, you do productive. So stop hammering yourself down! You'll get through this. I bet it's not the first rough patch of your lifetime. And sorry to give it to ya when you're down, but it's most probably not gonna be your last (that is, if you survive this ordeal!!).
4) TURN UP THE MUSIC!
I have found it to be very interesting how playing ONE trance tune can make me go from happy sappy to mama monster! It works the other way around too. Play something you know will get you in a good mood. Shake your bonbon, sing out loud. Even if at first you have to force yourself, you will soon notice that the music will change your mood into something more positive.
5) YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT ALONE!
So why do you feel like you have to carry the burden all by yourself? Nobody is completely alone in this world. So look up your family, your friends, your church leaders. Remember that to solve your problem, sometimes two heads think better than one. And please, look for people who are also positive, balanced, happy, good influences. This might sound evil and rude, but you don't need somebody to grab on to your neck when you yourself are drowning in a pit of misery and despair. You need somebody to pull you out (and at some point slap some sense into you).
6) LIKE I SAID, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!
Just let me hammer this one in a bit more. God is with you ALL THE TIME. So stop picking your nose, will ya? Just kidding, or maybe not...
Ok let's just say that you gotta pray to God so that He can show you the way. Meditate, listen to Him talk to you. Listen to others because they might be God's working hand. Fill your cup with God, however it is that you seek Him.
7) TAKE TIME OFF
Seriously, if you don't give your head a rest, it might explode! Take an afternoon off and just get your mind off of things. Surely, your problems will not go away, nor will they grow bigger if you take your mind off them for a morning or an afternoon. This will keep your sanity a few days longer. Besides, the time off might give you a little perspective.
8) PLANNING MAKES PERFECT
Make your plans, set small, achievable goals to overcome your difficulty and celebrate each achievement like it's a big deal. Really, you should give yourself that pat on the back for making it so far!! You go, tiger!! You can do this!!
9) HELP OTHERS
One thing that has always made me feel better is when I go out and make somebody's day. Go out and seek someone you can make happy or simply help in some way. Not only will you be feeling great about it, you are paving the road to a great friendship! Who knows when you might need a helping hand? And the distraction from being off the center stage is awesome.
10) LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE
Buddhists are in many ways very wise people. They say that experiences are not of positive or negative nature, but that these experiences teach us small or great lessons. Be of a grateful nature and admit that there were good things along the way, even though the going was tough. For example, you just came out of this big mess with a lot of wisdom and a tougher character. See? You learned a great lesson so it can't all be that bad.
You're welcome.
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