When unexpected and undesired things occur, it feels like
instinct to panic. However, this has
never served me well. I become impulsive
and often make choices and decisions I later regret. I can change this pattern of behavior with
practice. I can remind myself, in the
past, I have always had all the resources I needed to deal with whatever has
surfaced in my life. I can remember to
breathe and take time to gather enough information before I react. I can call upon a good friend who reliably
has been able to help me ground and calm my reactivity if I feel unable to do so
myself. I can recognize sad, difficult
experiences come to all of us at times and I am not the only person in the
world who is suffering in the moment.
I will face this day with reassurance of recovery from past
times of difficulty, awareness of the many resources at my fingertips, and a
belief that a gift has come from every dark moment I have ever
experienced. I will breathe, center
myself, allow my feelings to be expressed, recognize what I need and remain present to myself and others.
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