Today I realized that when things get rough for me, I deal with it by looking for ways to help others. I know this probably sounds like a cliche, but it helps me a lot. It's my automatic response. My coping mechanism.
I am human after all, and daily life engaging in the world involves ups and downs. The worse I feel, the more I give. Of course, this doesn't mean that every time I post something nice or help someone I am upset. But when I feel overwhelmed or frustrated, I will look for someone I can give some love to, tell a joke to someone who seems down, or send some good wishes to a friend I don't see often.
Whenever I begin to worry I feel better if I can at least bring some light into the world for another person. I was just listening to the Senate sessions live on C-Span, began to feel powerless, and sent a message to a friend wishing her a wonderful weekend. That's when I realized that it was my way of turning a negative into a positive. When I encounter a negative feeling and it threatens to overwhelm me, I can stew in it or make it productive.
I may not be able to control the actions of others that affect me, but I can control what I do. And I choose to give. Spreading happiness in my community can only make things better.
I am human after all, and daily life engaging in the world involves ups and downs. The worse I feel, the more I give. Of course, this doesn't mean that every time I post something nice or help someone I am upset. But when I feel overwhelmed or frustrated, I will look for someone I can give some love to, tell a joke to someone who seems down, or send some good wishes to a friend I don't see often.
Whenever I begin to worry I feel better if I can at least bring some light into the world for another person. I was just listening to the Senate sessions live on C-Span, began to feel powerless, and sent a message to a friend wishing her a wonderful weekend. That's when I realized that it was my way of turning a negative into a positive. When I encounter a negative feeling and it threatens to overwhelm me, I can stew in it or make it productive.
I may not be able to control the actions of others that affect me, but I can control what I do. And I choose to give. Spreading happiness in my community can only make things better.