My quote today comes from Thich Nhat Hanh. He is a Zen Buddhist master, monk, and the founder of Plum Village, a practice centre, in France with its own philosophy of meditation practice. Thich Nhat Hanh promotes and practices world peace and I think this quotation is very relevant for the current time.
“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
I hope that thought will bring you a little consolation for our troubled times.
Please look after yourselves, be careful and overall, be happy.
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I'm so sorry to hear that you are in distress today. I really do understand that it must be so distressing when you have to wait for a response from your mum on the telephone. Any child or parent can understand those anxious minutes or hours until you find your loved one is still safe. And then if you are worried by your financial situation too, it must be so difficult for you.
I'd say deal with these issues one by one and try not to think about all your difficulties at once. I think I'd deal with getting in touch with your mum first. You'll feel much happier and reassured when you have spoken to her and know that she's safe.
I don't know what your financial circumstances are, but, in general, trying to work out a problem like that on paper sometimes helps. Like listing what you expect to receive, and when, and then listing all of your vital outgoings, like rent and bills and essential foods, then looking to see if there are any corners you can cut while the crisis goes on. And what help might be available to get you back on an even keel with your finances.
I think it's when we give in to our worries and don't start working on them that worry gets much worse.
But anyway, please stay in close touch with us all, and let us know how your day continues to go, and how you are feeling now.
Wishing you some help with your worries and please take care.
That sounds like an involved situation Roukaya but from all that you've written here, it seems that you have a good plan, so try not to worry too much.
Not only your mother but your faith is sustaining you, and that's wonderful to hear. It is actually silly of me to say 'don't worry' because I know you probably will, but I think that when you have a clear plan in your head, you can worry less.
Continue to get support from your mum and remember we're here too when you need. Take care and stay well.
Callendersgal, very apt quote, thank you. I'm fortunate in that I am able to have a telephone counselling session each Wednesday to help with my depressions and panic attacks and it's good to find a site where we can share our experiences, our hopes and even our woes. It helps too if the sun is out! Blessings.
I'm so glad for you that you are receiving telephone consultations and help. That should mean that you'll get your support for longer and possibly for the entire duration of this horrible crisis. So glad it's helping to share with others. I think it's good for us all. And oh yes, that blessed sun. It's like a compensation that's been sent to help us all through! Take care and stay well.
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