Life has varied realities. Perceptions become our truth, so it is important that we are aware of what the realities are. Do we perceive things in a negative way if we are in a poor frame of mind? Of course we do. Do we find the silver lining in problems when we are having a great day? Sure.
It’s ok to have a bad day; to be depressed or upset about something. It’s even ok for it to affect how we see things at that moment in time. But with a critical eye and reflection, we may find that things were not exactly the way they appeared at that particular time. These are good reasons to take time in responding to people when we don’t feel balanced. Knee jerk reactions can cause us to say things that perhaps we don’t really mean (let’s face it…that employee stocking the produce didn’t need to be lashed out at for not having any cilantro, now did they?). We can say things we regret, hurt people we care about, and even destroy relationships.
Take time to process your feelings. Journal your day and find areas of gratitude to record, however small they may be. Let your raw emotions out there and leave it on the page. Have a warm cup of tea, burn incense or enjoy a bath with some calming aromatherapy blends.
Take care of yourself.
And remember: just because you’ve had a bad day doesn’t mean it’s a bad life. Tomorrow is always a fresh new start.
Mountain Girl at Heart 