Today I spent some time gathering information for a new undertaking with a focus on self care. The upshot of the day was that it is important to be kind to yourself. I've written about this in past blogs. I think that I work in some activities that can help me manage anxiety and other emotions. Walking is a big one, as is music. <smile> The difficult one is not expecting superhuman responses from myself. Taking time to work through emotions is important. Trying to rush the process won't work as things have a way of popping up when least expected if we don't deal with them up front. Grief stages circle back on themselves often confusing the person that thought that had been dealt with already. New episodes of grief have a way of bringing back past grief, which further muddies the thought processes. Reminding ourselves that others carry similar burdens might help us to be less demanding of ourselves. Having patience and being kind to ourselves may not be as easy as it is to type here. <smile>
A few lines from a song seemed to fit the pondering today. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Everybody Hurts -- R.E.M.
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