A Selection of Found Insights
Stop investing energy in imagining scenarios that trigger anxiety.
Feeling guilty causes mild yet chronic stress.
If we can't forget at least we can forgive.
Feeling flattered is a bad counselor.
Believe in Ourselves, Possibility, the Future, Kindness, God's Goodness, the People who Love Us, Generosity . . .
Forgiving isn't condoning; it's taking back control, giving ourselves the freedom to move forward. There is no moving forward without forgiveness.
Give the Gift of Love.
When we have sad thoughts remember they too will pass.
When we try something new it is at first irksome rather than pleasant; give it time.
Clear our minds with actions that take concentration. Focus is calming.
There is good news everywhere when we're not depressed.
Most things that make us happy are Free: Curiosity, Friendship, Laughter, Nature, our Instincts, Change, Growth, Discovery . . .
Prayer is the Soul's Way of coping with Reality.
If we have a choice, choose what's best for us.
Be affectionate, be tender, be present.
If we're upset by a memory write in our Journal; Give it to God.
Read. Lose ourselves in a Book. Immerse ourselves in a parallel literary landscape. Mindful reading may be the ultimate balm for our tech-worn brains. Merge the story with our own memories and experiences. Live elsewhere.
Doing nothing for a while expands our sense of time which makes us feel less hurried and stressed.
Travel gives us distance from our daily worries. That's one reason it's valuable.
A Handbook for Happiness might be to Slow Down, Enjoy what we have, Make the most of Where We Live.
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| The Simple Things, January 2020 @Icebergpress.co.uk |
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