my bike! There are a lot of lessons swirling around me these days, once again. Probably the same ones that are always there, trying to get my attention. Learn to let go, learn to live one day at a time and not project into the future, learn to trust that I can handle whatever I need to, learn to let go of the outcome. Always coming up, just in different forms, different situations. R's residency application always gets me stressed and there is absolutely no reason to be worried. Worrying about the health of those close to me when I cannot do anything about the future. Getting sad about the state of the planet and the polar bears who are losing their ice. Worrying about making a mistake, or not having enough money, or not being able to get pregnant when we want to, or having to move away from Vancouver before we're ready - it goes on and on like a broken record sometimes. I've probably even blogged about these very same lessons and issues!
I'm learning that worrying does nothing but waste my energy. I'm learning that taking things one day at a time helps to keep them from overwhelming me. I've learned that I can tell myself I'm not going to worry, just for today, and it works. I'm learning that the outcome is not up to me, but that I can believe the Universe is friendly and hope for the best. I'm learning that I have a very powerful mind and if I can train it to think more creative and positive thoughts, that the fear and anxiety may have nowhere left to live! I'm learning to keep things from funneling down a negative spiral all the time - especially since there is no reason not to believe things will be alright. I'm learning to believe in possibility.
I am learning that learning to let go is the most important gift I can give myself. I feel like this is my chance, right now. This is my chance to let the lesson sink in, that its ok to let go, that its safe to let go, that if I can let go (of his residency, of the future, of my fears) everything will still be ok.
How do you let go? what works for you?
3 comments:
The last paragraph is so true, wonderful honest words. If only we could all do that, all of the time then I'm sure life would be simple. No answers I'm afraid. Usually I obssess about something for a few weeks and then finally give up utterly exhausted. I'm learning just like you. Keep the faith, and your perspective
When I am wound up so tightly that I am going slightly crazy with holding on I need to go for a long, fierce walk. It always ALWAYS makes me feel better!
I remind myself to be in the present. I have difficulties with anxiety myself. It's not REALLY bad, like some people have, but it is enough to be... annoying to me. There was a time that it was much, much more than annoying, but I got the help I needed without medication (de-stressing, getting rid of unnecessary commitments in my life, help from a Doctor of Oriental medicine who treated me homeopathically, with herbs, and with just talk and, since I am Christian, my faith and verses in the Bible that speak to this exact thing).
I just found your blog today through Ali Edwards' sight. I'me enjoying it. Be welcome to stop by my own place sometime: www.homeschoolblogger.com/MrsPivec
Oh, and I like your bike! I LOVE my bike. It is a blue, 1950's style Schwinn bike that I got for my birthday when I turned 30.
May you be blessed with peace this year.
~ Nicole
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