Weekly Prompt #23: Write a message for someone under stress, offering words of encouragement and support.
Welcome back all, I hope you are all being easy on yourself this week.
A couple of weeks ago we discussed: Are there any triggers or patterns associated with your intrusive thoughts? Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts and experiences with us. I appreciate you all. I hope you all find it helpful. If anyone hasn't shared yet or experienced any challenges while trying, please share them here and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you.
This week's prompt: Write a message for someone under stress, offering words of encouragement and support. How would you remind them of their own strength and resilience?
This week I want us to practice support and encouragement for others under stress. As the holiday season is going on. As much as holidays bring lots of joy and celebration, they also bring some additional stress with other stress one might be experiencing. Please take a moment to write a message for those who might be experiencing stress and feeling low/lonely during this time of the year. Let's get started and all words of encouragement and empowerment are welcomed!
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@ASilentObserver
You are not your anxiety...it doesn't define you. You are someone worthy of understanding, compassion, and support. Please know you are not alone.
@neatBlueberry5213 Such a beautiful and encouraging message berry. thank you for sharing. You are ccaring. It can be difficult to feel separate from anxiety at times, yet you were able to remind others of their inherent worth.
@ASilentObserver Everything is going to be okay. Take a few deep breaths and stay calm, think of a place that brings you peace and imagine that you are there. There are other people by your side that you can trust that can take care of this for you too, just let them know.
@holdingalaxies That's a great reminder, Holding. Thank you for sharing it. During stressful times, taking deep breaths and imagining a peaceful place are helpful ways to feel calm.
Hi guys,
for someone who is under lots of stress, who feels like they´re starting to drift and loose control
As weak, fragile and overwhelmed as life can make us feel at times, I like to look at Humanity´s Great Venture into the vast nature of the unknown.
Every single living human being is the result of a chain of precursors and ancestors that have dealt with all of life´s challenges, managed to live and reproduce and give forth in this process all their knowledge and capabilities, encoded genetically in your DNA. Yes, the very DNA that´s inside of every single of your billion bodycells holds the potential that has made your very ancestors survive unbelievably harsh environments against all odds and this DNA has made it to you. Whether or not you believe it, you hold the power and knowledge of centuries of lived lives inside of you.
There is a great poem by Douglas Malloch - "Good Timber", it reminds me of the nature of life and manages to reflect positively to the innate suffering in life.
Poem: Good Timber (holyjoe.org)
@MrSkusi Thank you for sharing the wonderful message, Skusi.
@MrSkusi
This is so well written Skusi.. Really liked the part with DNA and cells.
@ASilentObserver
I know it feels overwhelming right now but you will be okay. Just breathe. 4 seconds in, 8 seconds out.
Look around you and tell me what you see. Touch some objects that are around. Tell me how they feel. You are here now, you are safe and you are not your fear. You are strong and you can do this.
@mish3l Thank you for sharing your message of support. I agree how stress can weigh heavily on one's mind. I appreciate your deep care about one's wellbeing. 💜
@mish3l thank you 😭🤍 this really helped <3
@tearstruck good. It's okay ❤️❤️🩹 Sending a lot of hugs ❤️ 🤗
@mish3l 🤗🤗❤️
@ASilentObserver
“When you find yourself stressed, ask yourself one question: Will this matter in 5 years from now? If yes, then do something about the situation. If no, then let it go.”
―Catherine Pulsifer
@SleepyPersonForever
@LittleEggHarbor That is an insightful quote about managing stress. Reflecting on whether something will matter in the long run can help gain perspective in challenging times. What feelings come up for you as you consider that approach?
Thank you for tagging me. I'll try to remember
Anxiety Brain is what I call it
Anxiety is like a pain it doesn't define you its just a distraction. ❤
You gotta show it who's boss !! One day at a time one deep breath at a time ❤❤❤
You've got this !! You're strong you're awesome You're lovable You're unique!!
Not alone! ❤❤❤
@LovelyFrog8934 Great reminder and message, Frog. I agree that those unwanted thoughts and feelings can be really distracting and uncomfortable at times.
@ASilentObserver
Dear lovely person reading this, Know that you are worth it.
Just breathe.. Inhale.. Exhale..
One moment at a time.. One step at a time..
We can do it.. We are together in this.. Hand in hand..
@enigmaticpanda4152 Thank you for the kind reminder. It's caring of you to offer words of comfort and support for others.
@ASilentObserver
listen closely to stress
it whispers to you
gives you insight
highlights what is wrong
the broken is lit up
but wait this is only part of the issue
to see what is to be fixed does not fix
only action will heal the damage
have the courage to open up the stress
to live with it in it’s entirety
only then will it reveal what is incongruous
only then will the pathway present
good luck with your journey travelers, it may just get bumpy from here on out.
@Paulrm Thank you for sharing your thoughts. that's such a nice poem.
@ASilentObserver
Write a message for someone under stress, offering words of encouragement and support. How would you remind them of their own strength and resilience?
I would maybe tell them that it took courage to reach out for support, which is a first step. I think that it would depend on what they have said. I believe in being authentic so to give a complete answer , I don't know🤔
@WorkingitThrough2 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It sounds like reaching out took courage and strength.
@ASilentObserver
I am sorry, Obs. My daily life is so full of drama that I get so tired and lose hope of change.
Don't want to bring others down. 5th death in my family in 6 months does not help either. My life is like the soap operas on TV. Sounds not true, but honestly, it truly is. I live in trauma daily right at home in a place that should be a safe place. My Therapist says she understands why I am so stressed because the Trauma is still ongoing. My options suck too; I am in a Catch-22 situation where the options are just as bad as the situation. So maybe best I stay here and handle stuff. I guess this is the safest.
@WorkingitThrough2 I am so sorry to hear about the losses in your family and the ongoing trauma you're experiencing at home. That's an immense amount for anyone to bear. It's no wonder you feel so tired and lose hope at times. You don't deserve to suffer like this. You sound very resilient to continue coping with so much hardship. Please know we are here with you to support you, working and you trying your best. <3