Starting the Journey
Here are some practices to incorporate into your life. May you find joy and peace on your
healing journey.
- Live one day (and sometimes one minute) at a time. Try to enjoy each day. Leave yesterday’s mistakes where they belong – in yesterday. They are yesterday’s rain
showers.
- Exercise regularly. Chose activities that you enjoy.
- Give positive messages to yourself, and particularly to your body. It is probably your best friend; don’t be afraid to give it a hug and say thanks. Think more about sunsets, music,
love and laughter.
- Remember why you are here, where you came from, and where you are going. Remember life is only an interlude.
- Remember you are “Perfectly Imperfect” and that you came designed that way. So don’t be surprised when you screw up; it is an opportunity for learning and for growth, for both
yourself and any other party involved.
- Assign time for prayer/meditation – spend more time listening than asking.
- Practice visualization/imaging on a regular basis.
- Identify your needs, touch more people and reach out for help. Remember it generally takes more grace to receive than it does to give.
- Join a therapy/support group, but make sure it provides positive support. You may be surprised to find that you are not the only one who sometimes feels that you are in a
psychological tumbler dryer, and that is OK to feel that way.
- Banish the word “Should” and replace it with “Could”. Never again let anyone “Should on you.” You steer your own ship!
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