After years of being taught that the way to deal with painful emotions is to get rid of them, it can take a lot of reschooling to learn to sit with them instead. –Barbara Brown Taylor
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Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation
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Yup, however I have good friends at the end of the 'phone line, and we swap our grouches, I do only grouch at the people who grouch back, otherwise seems a little unfair. Some young and fit ones seem to feel I need emotionally shielding, as well as physical, so are relentlessly upbeat. Can be exhausting.
so true... always up beat just isn't real...
I'm so thankful for those with whom I can exchange grouches
Hi 4Woody, You recently introduced me to the inspirational Barbara Brown Taylor. She speaks eloquently of some often ancient wisdom, as well as her own, but she presents what's true with knowledge and often humour. She is most engaging and I've become an instant fan.
We do shun what's unpleasant and pursue and cling to what is pleasant. How often do we hear in this crisis, the words, 'I just want this to be over', or 'when will this end?'
The distraction of keeping busy is fine, but if you want to address the bigger picture, then the only way is to be in tune with all of your thoughts, all of the time. And, as they come to you, acknowledge them all with equanimity, positive or negative. Acknowledge each one and then put it down. And it's not at all easy. Some people spend a lifetime trying to be better at doing this. But I do believe that listening to Barbara Brown Taylor will engage you in trying to succeed. Take care and stay well.
I agree. You don’t mention how we feel ... just thoughts. Are those in the mix?
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