I have to feel
I am sad, and I must be sad. Undone, and I must be undone. Life is not going well. Not now. But it will again, one day, maybe soon. I know, though, that I cannot bargain my true feelings away. No, today isn't a day for finding silver linings. That is for smaller problems, inconsequential things. In the essentials, I must feel the truth, whatever it may be, or I will never learn the lessons I must learn. That is the nature of the world. So today, I am sad.
@gentleEast8898 you're right; it's important not to ignore our feelings. I'm so glad for your optimism-- realizing that today may be a sad day, but life will get better. I wish all the best for you! The listeners on 7 cups are here to listen as you go through this.
@KindnessAndComfort Thank you so much for your kind words. There is wisdom in remembering that we are never alone. All my very best to you.
@gentleEast8898 hey, how are you doing now? :)
@KindnessAndComfort There have been some very crazy, crazy days (like yesterday) and they can get the better of me at first but once I sit with my feelings for awhile, I find many lessons to be thankful for and feel that I am (slowwwwly) getting stronger. How are you?
@gentleEast8898 that's totally understandable. Unforunately, these things aren't linear... :( there are amazing days and really bad days and it's confusing sometimes! Ugh. I feel ya there. I'm glad to hear that you're learning from the bad days you experience, though :) that's a great thing. I'm doing decently. Like I just mentioned-- some days have been rough, but I'm trying to practice self care and be patient with myself during the low times.
@KindnessAndComfort It can be so difficult sometimes to practice that patience you mentioned, can't it? But I do believe it's one of the best things we can do for ourselves. I want to encourage you and let you know that you are uplifting to me and that I want the same for you.
