It’s time to pick yourself up. Everyone is entitled to scream, kick, shout, groan, whine and wail – and you have done your share. If you feel like you still haven’t done enough, go ahead and get it out of your system. Vent it all out. Don’t keep it in anymore. The longer you keep it in, the more it’s becoming a poison to your heart. I know three months ago you thought you had already moved on. But you find yourself suddenly having to do it all again. It seems you took 2 steps forward and 3 steps back. I know. But whatever point you find yourself, what matters more than where you’re at, is where you’re heading. So keep your chin up. Stop sulking and start doing something for yourself. Stop bashing yourself up all the time and learn to take care of yourself. And taking care of yourself is not the same as being selfish.
You will do the following:
- Lose 10 pounds you big fat ass. You haven’t been pushing yourself hard enough.
- Start meeting up with your friends again. You were doing so well. Why the hell did you stop?
- That camera you’ve been waiting to get for so long? Stop whining and buy it already would you?
- Go to church. Join a care group. Meet new people.
- Drive out of town. Take a mini break. Have fun. Bring someone fun who brings out the lighter side of you.
- Stop being so intense. What happen to not taking yourself too seriously? What happened to seeing the lighter side of life? Lighten up.
- Laugh again. You used to be charming, witty and funny. People liked your dry humour and enjoyed your company. Remember, you’re still that same person.
- Stop asking yourself the meaning of life, love, destiny and all that crap too often. I think you’ve given it more than your share of thought. If you still haven’t figured it out, the best thing to do is leave it alone and come back another time. Answers come as life unfolds.
- Cut down on time spent in front of the computer. Facebook is starting to be a disease. Cut that out. Virtual reality isn’t reality. Your real friends are flesh and blood, not ‘likes’ and ‘comments’ and they are but a phone call away.
- Blogging is fine, but try writing something cheerful for a change. Share something insightful that doesn’t involve you feeling like the worlds this dark, evil gloomy place.
- Hang in there. If you’re feeling down, something it’s just a matter of holding on a bit longer.
- Remember that there are people who love you. Your fiancée. Your family. Your close friends. They love you. You can lean on them for support. You need them as much as they need you. Remember that.
- Give yourself time. You’ve seen how time heals even the deepest wounds. I know you feel it’s taking longer than it ought to, but the heart moves at its own pace. You know that. So be patient and wait. You’ll be okay.
- Let go. You don’t control your life. God does. You wrote that yourself. So now, live and trust that the future will come as it may.
- Forgive yourself. You were waiting for forgiveness from others, and now you have it. So why not take the next step? Forgive yourself. It’s okay... Set yourself free. Let go of the guilt. Moving on does not diminish the significance of the past. You have to stop thinking that.
- Do the things that you know you enjoy; evening walks in the park where birds chirp and children laugh and play; late night outs with friends chatting the night away; playing your guitar; reading a good book; good food and red wine.
Life goes on my friend… and so must you. Slowly but surely… so must you.
From
Me
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