My brain went shopping today - almost

[Thankfulforhelp22]

I have some stress causing things going on in my life (as everyone does). This morning when I woke up, I was in a negative mental state. My brain almost went shopping at THAT STORE! You know the one. It's the store where you shop for worse case scenarios and the one that sells suffering and worry in anticipation of bad things that have not happened and are not necessarily likely to occur. It sells every imaginable anxiety, worry and misery you can gin up for yourself to make the moment you are currently in feel terrible.

I almost went in and grabbed a shopping cart to load up. I let some time pass, let some anger subside, went outside for some sun and exercise, treated myself to some coffee, said a couple prayers and gave thanks for some good stuff I am fortunate to have and decided not to go into the store or make any purchases today.

I feel better at the moment. I have some concerns and stress, but why make myself sad right now for no reason at all. Why buy trouble that may never come?

I keep having to relearn this lesson. But it is worth relearning.

God bless all of you.

[Dolphin14]

Hi

I love this I love to shop but I definitely want to stay out of that store. Fabulous description.

Great work opting for all the self care. The day is much easier to enjoy when you go this route.

I agree, on not buying trouble in advance

I hope the rest of your day goes well

🐬

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks

[ajelnutt]

That sounds like a very tough experience, but I'm glad to hear that you are finding ways to cope with stress and staying positive. It's important to remember that there is always something to be grateful for, and that it's okay to give yourself some time and distance from any stressful situations. I hope you continue to take care of yourself and find ways to manage your stress, and I wish you all the best.

[Midori]

Well done, for resisting That shopping trip!

cheers, Midori