To live a well balanced, rewarding life of our dreams by day and sleep restfully at night.
Blessing and releasing whatever is making us sad.
Published November 7, 2012 | 
Life is a cycle and operates on a pendulum. What goes one way, will come back the other way. What goes up, must come down.
From time to time, we are going to feel sad. It is part of the inevitable human experience.
When I find myself in a sad space, this is what helps me:
1. I spend some time by myself.
2. I take a walk by myself outdoors.
3. I cuddle with my cat.
4. I create: I write, I draw, I come up with new dance moves in my living room…
5. When I am ready to, I interact with my husband and daughter.
6. I think of things that were blessed today due to the sun shining, or a kind word expressed from a teacher or perhaps a stranger…
7. If the sun did not shine today, I think of how lovely it will be when the light returns.
Sadness is real and when it happens to us (and loved ones), it needs to be felt and acknowledged.
Breathe deep, sigh, have a cry… let it out!
Bless and embrace.
In time, there will be a comforting hand to hold,
a snuggly pet to cozy up to,
a funny movie to lure the latent laughter that is still there lurking within….
Friends, loved ones, and funny light moments are around the bend.
But for now, bless the sadness.
Be there, in it.
Then, when you are ready, you may release and let it go.
In Peace,
Debra
Related Posts:
Posted in Depression, Positive living, Self-empowerment | 
dealing with sadness, sadness | 
Leave a commentAccepting our anger and sadness (storm clouds will dissipate and the sun will return).
Published April 24, 2012 | 
Raise your hand if you got mad today. Raise your other hand if this anger turned to sadness at some point.
For us sensitive people emotions can catch us off guard. Everything is rocking along quite smoothly and then something happens to rock the boat: a spouse has to work late and can’t be home for the nice dinner you had planned, friends cancelled your plans at the last minute, you were taken aback by a comment said by a colleague or boss that you were not expecting, etc. etc.
We are all human and things are going to make us mad from time to time. Life happens, right?
We are going to get upset. What if we gave ourselves permission to just have our upset? 99% of the time the anger and sadness are going to go away. I think they will pass even sooner if we just let these natural emotions be. Yes, let them be.
When we torment others or ourselves when we are upset we set ourselves up for a prolonged state of being angry or sad.
I say, if you feel sad, be sad. If you are angry, be angry (a nice long walk helps a lot). Don’t do or say anything too rash or hasty.
The emotions will calm, you will recenter, and peace will return. I promise, they will!
In peace,
Debra
THIS TOO SHALL PASS
Related Posts:
Posted in anxiety, Depression, Happiness, Positive living, walking, worry | accepting our emotions, anger, being sensitive, getting mad, passing storm clouds, sadness | 1 CommentSending love
Published May 12, 2011 | 
Sending love to anyone
1. tired from a day of work (at home or on the job)
2.not feeling well today
3.grieving the loss of someone or something
4.raising young children
5. Serving in the military or married to a service person
6.who is a teacher
7.who could use a little hug
8. with a broken heart
9. feeling fatigued and blue
10. who feels alone right now.
Sending love your way. Just sending love. XXOO
Debra
Related Posts:
Got the blues? Dealing with bouts of sadness.
Published October 23, 2010 | 
Sadness can come on all of a sudden. An event happens to upset you. You are disappointed about something. Someone has hurt you.
Or sadness can come on as a tide of melancholy, causing you to feel blue but not sure exactly why.
For women, our hormones can certainly come into play with our emotional states.
Being sad and upset from time to time is part of the human condition. Most of the time if we don’t attach too much to our feelings we can just wait it out and the sadness will pass on its own- like drifting storm clouds in the sky.
If you find yourself down for whatever reason, here are some ideas to support you:
- You are never alone.
- Reach out to a loved one, friend, colleague, or neighbor.
- Get out and get moving. Just a bike ride or walk can be just what we need to feel good again.
- Help someone else. Helping others promotes a cheerful mood. It feels good to be useful to another and it gets us out of ourselves a bit (which can be a good thing).
- Get busy
- Plan a trip or party. Anticipating and planning for a fun event boosts our spirits and endorphins.
- Write
- Read an uplifting book
- Watch a funny, romantic, or suspenseful movie
- Attend a cultural event such as a play or music concert
- Attend an inspirational service at a community church
- Go to a yoga,fitness, or meditation class.
- Get online and connect with others
- Please do consult with your doctor if you find yourself depressed a lot. There are effective treatments out there for help with depression and anxiety.
I wish you all a beautiful day.
Debra : )
Related Posts:
Posted in anxiety, Depression, stress | anxiety, connecting with others, depression, exercise, helping others, hormones, sadness, the blues | Leave a comment 
Copyright © 2013 - The Warm Milk Journal. All Rights Reserved. 