Since I'm not exactly sure of my feelings nor my reactions to today's events, I can not whole-heartedly write a blog, especially about happiness. However, what I will say is this: Today I received some not-so-pleasant news that may be present for the remainder of my years left here on Earth. That being said, my normal reaction was to switch on to devastation-depression mode per usual protocol. Despite my best attempts to encourage myself to use what I have been learning from Gretchen Rubin's delightful insights, I combated negative feelings throughout the day. I spoke to my family, who offered some words of wisdom and motivation. However, all-in-all, the day had a negative feel.
The funny thing is that my negative feelings don't seem as "deep" as they may have been a week or two ago. This may have just been my imagination, but I find myself feeling hopeful, which is very unusual for me on days like today. I attribute this to the happiness project and my attempt at becoming a more cheerful person. Be that as it may, today has proposed the question, "What can I do to remain peaceful and happy (as much as possible) when difficult situations arise?" I am still trying to come up with the answers. So far, the best I can come up with is to spend time with my pets. Unfortunately, this can not be the only answer since I can not always be with them. Days like today show the true challenge of being able to remain blissful in a chaotic world.
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