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| I have the strength to understand and the eyes to see Susan J Meyerott, Affirmation Artist |
No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again. The Buddha
Starting Over in Life
If you've been
struggling to jump-start your life over after dealing with a rough patch,
follow these 3 time-tested keys to regain your momentum.
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| I let go of bitterness and renew my trusting heart Susan J Meyerott, Affirmation Artist |
Take the First Step
Not much has changed
in the thousands of years humans have been facing and recovering from the
hardships of life. As Lao Tzu stated so long ago, 'a journey of a
thousand miles must begin with a single step'.
We fuel our inner
strength and sense of resiliency by taking action. But sometimes when faced
with 'a journey of a thousand miles' we can be overwhelmed with the daunting
task of where to begin. What is the first step?
The good news is any
first step will do. Your hope, resiliency, and personal strength will grow
stronger with every step you take. It doesn't matter what the first step is. As
you experience yourself being pro-active and physically taking action, your
ability to cope and hope will improve. So start with a single step--any step--
and then another.
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| I trust like a river flowing Susan J Meyerott, Affirmation Artist |
Take Small Steps
An old Chinese Proverb
says, 'The man who moved a mountain is the one who started taking away the
small stones'. When you're in total overwhelm mode, start 'taking away the
small stones'--one small step, then another.
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| I now transform what no longer works Susan J Meyerott, Affirmation Artist |
Build a Nest in the
Eye of the Storm
Anthropologist,
Margaret Mead, traveled on her life adventure, with change and uncertainty as her
constant companions. Her grandmother, a major influence in Margaret's life,
sent her on her journey with the sage advice to 'Always build a nest in
the eye of the storm'.
This grandmotherly
wisdom has had a strong influence in my own life. Whenever major life events
cause upheaval in my life, my mind returns to this saying, and I think how
important it is to apply to get things moving and balanced again.
One thing I know--when
you're in the middle of a crisis, the hardest thing to do is to take care of
yourself. You can forget to nourish your body, push your body to the limits
with lack of sleep, and remain in a constant state of emotional overload. But
if you focus on 'building a nest in the
eye of the storm', you will begin to create a cushion to rest and a space
for thinking.
What does it mean to
build a nest in the eye of the storm? When life is swirling around you like a
hurricane--you find a way to create a home-base of comfort--or nest--from which
you can rebuild your daily existence.
Start with the basics
to nourish your body and rest your nerves. Your body likes a regular rhythm
that includes regular heart beats, breaths, sleep patterns, eating times,
moving times, and rest time.
- Start by getting your natural rhythms back in place.
- Eat regular, well-balanced meals that nourish you.
- Pace yourself--put a time limit on dealing with your difficulties--and take regular rest breaks.
- Go to bed early.
- Choose to have daily contact with uplifting, supportive people who can listen and encourage you in your strength.
- If you're caring for others, take care of yourself first, so you have the strength and endurance to continue to help others.
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| I am resilient in the face of setbacks Susan J Meyerott, Affirmation Artist |
Create Safety and
Security
We all do our best
thinking and acting when we do it from a place of feeling safe and secure. So create your nest--no matter what storm is brewing. It may not be easy, but
it is essential.
Life is a cycle, always in motion; if good times have moved on, so will times of trouble! Indian Proverb
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