For someone who loves to blog, never at a loss for words, I have to be careful of a list. A list of what you ask. A list of words that most of us carry around 24/7 that can most often steal our joy, happiness and hope for the good things that come to us in life. Now I'm sure you're asking how can someone who hangs out at home all day in her pajama's have a list of words that could steal anything? Well, trust me, I have my days. Especially when its one where the body has something extra to carry around like it does today. I don't need a weatherman to tell me it's going to rain or storm. My head speaks volumes......mainly headaches, 101.
I think most of us have words in our head that challenge us when we're not feeling well, whether we're suffering already from an illness or not. That's why the first thing I ask a person when they're struggling with something is.....are you hungry, not getting enough sleep, or are you not feeling well today? And usually what happens is they will spill their guts about something, then at the end will share one of those issues and then it dawns on them.......oh this is why I'm on the edge of the cliff today.
When you aren't feeling well, and I can do it just as much as the next person.......your mind and body become vulnerable. It's like a crack in the window where undesirable thoughts and feelings slip in and make you question yourself. Any other day you would have a list to scroll through of positive words, such as strong, motivated, capable, wise, hopeful, joyful.....etc. But on those days where you aren't your best either physically or emotionally, the list changes into words like......lazy, loser, procrasinater, worthless, non productive...etc. Now it's plain to see that much can be gained from the positive words......they even slide off the tongue easier...try it and see. Plus when you say them outloud, you can actually feel the difference.
So, how can we avoid letting the not so pleasant words slip through the crack? Pay attention to your state of mind.....and be kind to yourself when you're not feeling well. Whether its a headache, aches from too much activity from the day before, or even dealing with a chronic illness that won't let up........just be on guard for "the words" in your head. Just being aware of why you feel them slip in will give you the power to either give into them, or make adjustments.
Words are powerful...... they can either heal, comfort and encourage, or they can destroy your peace of mind. This goes for words that are said to you, or words that you keep inside for yourself..... and let's face it....... with the current state of things right now and all that seems wrong in the world....... much can be gained from the good list.
So today as I sit in my blue pajama's with huge lemons, I will honor self, be kind to self, nurture self.......... until the clouds passover and takes my headache south.
