We all seem to have stressful feelings these days. We fight and struggle with money, we tussle with not enough hours in the day...we find ourselves working more and missing more important time with our families. It never lets up!
Fact is, most of us are very close to drowning and we do not even know how to save ourselves, much less anyone else. Chances are no one is going to come along and throw you a life ring, because they are much too busy treading water!
Interestingly enough, many women I know who are full-time workers and mothers, wives "all in one fell swoop" are experiencing strong feelings that they are failing everyone.
We are mad at ourselves for not taking care of everyone with every little need, when we are not clearly aware of our own. We continue to gasp for air and flail about...
We beat ourselves up for feeling guilty about feeling guilty or for being depressed or ineffective.
We seem to be last on our own list, which does no one any good, at all~
We need to look around for the things that will save us!
And although it takes concerted effort, I think the first thing to do when drowning is relax!
Use your mind to control the panic, your body will float. Just give it a chance. Trust in yourself and the natural way of the universe.
Stop struggling, put your head back for just a second and let the tension go.
Breathe!!!
If you can just do that for a few seconds, your body will automatically begin to find natural buoyancy. Before you know it, your body works in unison with nature and surprisingly rises to the top. It feels sublime to let go!
We all need to struggle a bit less and learn to trust our higher powers, beliefs and a more natural course.
We all need to give in just a bit... and care for ourselves. If we can find a second to do that and give over the struggle for control, we may actually just take a real breath. That might allow us a bit of joy or some much deserved peace!
Relax, give in, give up and trust in something larger than yourself.
I promise, you won't go under!
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