I think we all have those days where we feel low and we choose to believe the lies we tell ourselves. We dwell on why we weren’t good enough for certain situations or people. Without a doubt that’s how my week has been going. I know in my mind it’s not true. I know the feelings will pass, but when you’re in those moments it’s hard. It’s easier to feel down and sad. April of 2022 will be 10 years without my mom. Yesterday I missed her so much my skin crawled. I drove home thinking how much I needed a hug and of course the only hug you want when you feel this way is a loved one. So I cried it out, went home and hugged my dog.
In all the chaos of the world I think it’s important to remember that we’re human. We have feelings which are okay and need to be felt, and every day is a new chance to start over. In my journey I have read a few books that helped me understand the balance of being a human and a woman. Warrior Goddess training was a game changer and highly recommended, but so is The Four Agreements. Pick up this book as soon as you can. I don’t want to ruin it for you, but these four agreements changed my life, and when I can remember to reiterate them to myself it calms my mind. I literally have them on sticky notes throughout my house to remind me.
The first agreement is , Be impeccable with your word. The next two are my favorite… Don’t take anything personally, and don’t make assumptions. Not taking things personally is something we can all benefit from. We have to remember that the way others act is truly based on what they have been through and what they believe in their own minds. It honestly has nothing to do with us. Not making assumptions is a doozie if you’re an over thinker like myself. BUT what if we didn’t over think every little thing and lived in the moment and took it for what it was? This agreement is about being clear in communication so there is no need to make assumptions. My communication is something I’m always self aware of and working on improving . Although I may still fail at times it’s part of being human, but now I don’t fear saying , what did you mean by that or getting clarity for my own understanding.
Becoming self-aware of our feelings and what make us feel that way are important. Listening to ourselves and feeling what we need to feel is important.
“Learn to embrace the storms in your life because without rain nothing grows.” Poshmark sends me daily positive little inspiration messages and this was today’s. I think it fits so much.
Happy weekend everyone 😀🥳
Unapologetically Sam 