I definitely have a tendency to go down negative spirals. Your advice to step back and acknowledge what the actual facts are is really helpful. Going to use that next time I start to go negative. Thanks Mary Chris :)
It's obviously easier said than done, but I do think if we can manage to just take stock of the actual known things (which are typically neutral), it definitely helps with the negative spiral. So glad to was helpful, and great to hear from you! :)
Sure, it's more noticeable at some times than others, but it's always there because, at its core, uncertainty is a by-product of change. Which we all know by now is the only constant in life (thanks, every inspirational quote poster/mug/calendar ever).
… it occurred to me today’s the first full day of Spring. The changing of the seasons always reminds me that change is inevitable. And yet, we can mark the moment the new seasons arrive (technically, “Spring” began in the Eastern timezone of the United States at 11:05 pm on March 19). And so, I wonder… if we can mark the moment of (this particular) change, perhaps that can help us integrate the concept OF change in our lives. What can we learn and begin to practice about “change,” as we mark the passage and entry of each new season? What do the flowers teach us? The winds? And, as a nod to the photo you shared, what do the squirrels and other wild life teach us?
BTW, thank you for that shout out! I wear my smile today because of you. xxoo
Oh! I love this tie in with spring! I hadn't even realized this connection. Also fascinating to think about the lessons we could take from nature. So much good stuff there about consistency/timing and planting seeds. So great!
Always delighted to know I've brought a smile to someone's face! xoxo
I definitely have a tendency to go down negative spirals. Your advice to step back and acknowledge what the actual facts are is really helpful. Going to use that next time I start to go negative. Thanks Mary Chris :)
It's obviously easier said than done, but I do think if we can manage to just take stock of the actual known things (which are typically neutral), it definitely helps with the negative spiral. So glad to was helpful, and great to hear from you! :)
As I was reading this paragraph in your post:
Sure, it's more noticeable at some times than others, but it's always there because, at its core, uncertainty is a by-product of change. Which we all know by now is the only constant in life (thanks, every inspirational quote poster/mug/calendar ever).
… it occurred to me today’s the first full day of Spring. The changing of the seasons always reminds me that change is inevitable. And yet, we can mark the moment the new seasons arrive (technically, “Spring” began in the Eastern timezone of the United States at 11:05 pm on March 19). And so, I wonder… if we can mark the moment of (this particular) change, perhaps that can help us integrate the concept OF change in our lives. What can we learn and begin to practice about “change,” as we mark the passage and entry of each new season? What do the flowers teach us? The winds? And, as a nod to the photo you shared, what do the squirrels and other wild life teach us?
BTW, thank you for that shout out! I wear my smile today because of you. xxoo
Oh! I love this tie in with spring! I hadn't even realized this connection. Also fascinating to think about the lessons we could take from nature. So much good stuff there about consistency/timing and planting seeds. So great!
Always delighted to know I've brought a smile to someone's face! xoxo
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