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Accepting is NOT defeat, it’s adding layers of intimacy with the universe or higher power and getting more acquainted with them. -Kyle Higgins, Mental Health CounselorDoes acceptance of something that didn’t go your way a form of defeat? This is something my counselor and I recently talked about in a grueling session. For new readers that may not know, I have clinical depression and have been seeing a counselor years.
“Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it’ll tear you apart.” -Sometimes You Win (1979) by Dr. Hook & the Medicine ShowSometimes it’s discouraged, sometimes you’re pushed to let it out. But if you’re a male who grew up in the twentieth century, you were most likely told not to do it, especially in public. I’m talking about crying.
“Being sick is just your body’s way of saying you’re too awesome, and you need to slow down, so everyone can catch up.” -UnknownBeing sick sucks, right? It can put you in a depressing mood and everything, be it eating, talking or simply getting out of bed seems like a chore. But what if I said that there are certain benefits of becoming sick?
For every obstacle you’ve ever faced, you’re still here. -AnonymousThis is it. The end of the road so to speak. There’s no way out. You’re doomed forever. Do the sentences above sound familiar?
“Before you ‘assume’, try this crazy method called asking.” -UnknownThe year is 2000. I’m in high school. The bell has rung and I’m about to go from choir class to Spanish class. Spanish class has two textbooks which my teacher, Mr. Brown, uses interchangeably. Unfortunately, I’m not sure which one is needed for that particular day. Perhaps Mr. Brown had mentioned it the day before and perhaps he hadn’t. I can’t remember.
“FOMO is the enemy of valuing your own time.” -Andrew YangImagine this scenario. You’re on one of your zillion social media accounts and surrounded by glamorous pictures of friends, family members and people who you can’t even remember how, if at all, you know.
“Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.” -Sharon SaltzbergIn previous articles, I’ve discussed how a state of mindfulness is not just a mental or psychological exercise. Done properly, it can also have a number of physical benefits as well. After writing that article, I got a couple of questions asking how exactly one would get started if they’ve never done so before. It’s my hope that this article answers some of those questions and serves as a basic introduction to a mindfulness reboot; or starting mindfulness with a clean slate.
“Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” -Traditional ProverbWhat is anxiety beyond the usual textbook definition? A friend of mine once said it felt like her “body, mind and soul were on a perpetual rollercoaster of fear, violent shivering and a heart attack all in one eternal ride.”
“Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it’ll tear you apart.” -Sometimes You Win (1979) by Dr. Hook & the Medicine ShowWhen was the last time you cried? Whenever it was, did you know you also ended up cleaning some bacteria? In a way, you also just vacuumed your eyes. Confused?
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency.” -Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonHow did I go from feeling very optimistic to desolate to optimistic again?
-Michelle ParsonsIs there actually such a level as rock bottom? Or is it just an expression? By definition, hitting rock bottom is losing everything possible to the extent that ascension of any kind is ostensibly impossible.
“You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy.” -C. JoybellNearly a year ago, I had written an article on getting rid of emotional baggage. At the beginning of the year, I made a goal that on my birthday, I would do my best let go of any negativity. In essence, I thought of letting my mind start with a clean slate.
If we believe tomorrow will better, we can bare a hardship today. -Thich Nhat HanhIf you’re a member of this site and have read some of my previous articles, you’ll notice several of them stressing on focusing on the bright side. You’ll also notice articles that stressing on displaying gratitude for the smaller things in life.
It’s the repetition of affirmations that lead to belief. And once that belief becomes a strong conviction, things begin to happen. -Claude M. BristolDo self-affirmations really work? Does saying something over and over again make it true? Was the book The Secret accurate?
“Wherever you are, be there totally.” -Eckhart TolleIn this day and age, there’s a myriad of articles, tips, advice to focus on our mental state of mind in order to have more control, if not completely conquer. I myself have written countless posts on this topic for this site as well.