A formal scientistic view
The sunshine and (spotty) warmth are so very welcomed back in my life; as well as the symphony of birds that accumulate in, what I call “my very own bird sanctuary,” the front of my house. It is such a pleasant experience each spring (yes, I know it’s not officially spring - but in my mind it is, ok?!) that I am able to sit in the front yard with my hot coffee, feel the sunshine on my skin and listen to the birds sing and communicate to each other. For that experience alone, I am truly blessed.
Have you counted your blessings today? What are you grateful for? It is very easy to get bogged down with all the ‘sludge’ and stressors from everyday life, but what if we could mentally choose to just let it go - to let it flow away, as it is a leaf floating away on the surface of the water? Chances are, if you make the choice of just letting go then you might feel emotionally much lighter.
The possibility is high that you have been in a verbal fight at least once in your life with someone. Can you remember how you felt after or even during? How long did you hold onto that feeling? It’s easier to hold onto the feeling of betrayal, irritation, hurt, anger, envy - then to let it go right away. What about in that moment of disturbed energy, we take that pause. Let the words and emotions be felt within but choose to not react in the heated moment. Choose the way you would like to respond. Using breath in that pause is very helpful in lowering your heart rate. Maybe you are able to actually take a physical break from the argument. In those moments of the break, when you feel your head reeling maybe take a step outside and choose to externally listen to the birds. Let yourself be swept up by the simplicity of the notes they tweet. Maybe in that moment, you choose to let go of the anger, hurt, irritation, anger, envy - whatever you are feeling.
I know it is easier said than done, but I am a firm believer of you making your life as to how you want to live it. You have a choice in your mind on how you would like to perceive the wold in a given situation. I understand that our body reacts most times without us thinking about it and for that our lives are saved over and over again, but in those moments when you can choose how to respond - that is where you gain your power back within yourself. Then you can let go.
Count your blessings and remember to take some pauses throughout the day for yourself and your mental health. Choose to listen to the birds and let you body revel in the sunshine and warmth. You might just feel a bit back to your center .
