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Keep a Sad or Worry Journal

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Creatively express your feelings (or lack thereof)

Create a unique artistic expression that reflects your most recent emotion. Engage in activities such as writing a song, doodling in a journal, painting a picture, or crafting a collage or Vision Board/Box. Explore different mediums to convey your feelings, even if you struggle to identify them. Embrace the use of dark colors like greys and blacks to add depth to your work of art. Afterward, reflect on your emotional state. Examine whether a sense of satisfaction or any other emotion arises within you. Document these experiences in a journal, exploring the nuances of your feelings and the impact of your artistic expression.

Take care of your inner child

To heal the emotional numbing that stems from childhood trauma, it’s crucial to care for your inner child. Engage in inner child work to find ways to comfort and nurture this vulnerable part of yourself. Consider creating empowering affirmations tailored to your inner child’s needs. For instance, when faced with challenging circumstances, repeat phrases like “It’s okay for me to feel,” “It’s safe for me to feel sad,” “My anger is valid,” and “Being vulnerable is being strong.” These affirmations can help your inner child access emotions and promote emotional growth.

Dedicate space and time to feeling

In our fast-paced lives, we often seek distractions from social media, television, shopping, food, social obligations, and other external sources. While these distractions can provide temporary relief, they can also hinder our ability to look inward. Unlike external distractions, introspection requires self-discipline, which is why many people avoid it. 

To conquer emotional numbness, dedicating time and space for self-reflection is crucial. Journaling has been an effective method for me, sometimes leading to creative outlets such as drawing, poetry, or songwriting. Revisiting my journal, I consistently observe progress, even if it’s gradual. The key is to maintain forward momentum in my emotional journey.

To strengthen self-discipline, dedicate time to exploring your inner self, especially identifying and understanding repressed emotions and their underlying causes. This step is crucial for personal growth and self-awareness.

To conclude your journaling session, consider incorporating uplifting elements to counteract negative emotions. This could involve reading positive news from sources such as the uplifting news subreddit, spending quality time with a loved one, engaging in playful activities with a pet, or selecting entertaining content from platforms like YouTube or Netflix. This practice will help balance your emotional state and promote a sense of well-being.

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl

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Don’t Worry Be Happy . . .

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. . . Who remembers that tune? It may have been a silly song but it carries a serious message.

Worrying is being scared, and it can make the things you don’t want happen more often

Certainly, we have all experienced moments of intense worry about various matters. Some individuals possess a natural tendency toward worry, and they often recognize themselves in such situations. Additionally, we are all familiar with someone who seems perpetually troubled by a multitude of concerns. Worrying shares a close relationship with fear and can have a profound impact on our well-being.

My mother had a saying: “Worrying is like a rocking chair it gives you something to do but you don’t get anywhere”

Worrying entails conjuring up negative scenarios that haven’t materialized yet. It’s like crafting an elaborate drama of fear in the mind. Despite its lack of foundation in reality, many of us still engage in this unnecessary practice of worry.

Our anxiety stems from the perceived lack of control over certain situations, doesn’t it? For example, when a loved one is driving home during inclement weather, we feel helpless, and unable to ensure their safety. Despite this, our worries persist until we know they’ve arrived home safe and sound. It’s as if worrying gives us a sense of agency and prevents us from feeling completely helpless.

Here’s the reality: worry is like an annoying friend who barges in and refuses to leave, and it’s not doing you any favors. It weighs down your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But there’s a surprising twist! You have the power to transform this worrying energy into something that serves you. Since worry harnesses your imagination, why not redirect it to create something positive instead?

When anxiety strikes, don’t dwell on worst-case scenarios. Instead, envision the most favorable outcome. Picture your loved ones bathed in a safe and radiant white light, traveling toward their destination. Imagine angels or guides accompanying them on their journey. This positive visualization will replace nervousness and worry with a sense of peace and tranquility. Trust me, it’s a powerful technique that works wonders.

Have you ever had that nagging feeling of something pending, like a lingering parking ticket, an approaching exam, or a friend drama swirling in your thoughts? Instead of letting it weigh you down, the most effective solution is to acknowledge your concerns and take proactive steps. Imagine the relief once you confront the situation head-on. By taking charge, you free yourself from the burden of constant worry.

Peace ♥ Harmony, Cheryl

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Just The Good Ones . . .

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Send Vibes Of What You Want

When we’re all stressed out and worried, we tend to make everyone else around us feel the same way.

If prayer is like telling the universe what we want, then every thought we have is like a little prayer. Even the ones where we’re all stressed out or feeling hopeful. All thoughts are like tiny bits of creative energy floating around. Some of them stick around more often or get thought about more, so they get stronger. And when we write down the “good stuff” or say them out loud, it’s like giving them a big power boost.

Each thought we have is like a little piece of a puzzle that helps to make up our lives. When we’re not paying attention to our thoughts, we’re kind of like driving on autopilot. We might end up somewhere we don’t really want to be. But when we’re conscious of our thoughts and positively use them, we can create the life we want. For example, if we’re always worrying about something, we’re basically just giving that thing more energy. And that’s the last thing we want, right?

We can train our minds to focus on the good stuff we want in our lives. Most worrying is like a broken record, so we’ll need more than just a few happy thoughts to change the energy we’ve built up. The best way to fight worry is with positive statements. When we think, say, and write these positive thoughts a lot throughout the day, we’re putting focused energy into making good things happen.

Let’s get to work! I’m a creative person, and I use my energy to make the world a better place. I know that my thoughts and actions affect my life, and they also have an impact on the world around me. When I think positively, it sends out good vibes that can make a difference. I’m grateful for my ability to create positive change in my life and the world. Together, we can make a real difference!

You know, sometimes we got folks in our lives who care about us a lot and they start frettin’ about us. When that happens, they’re basically sending out a worry prayer to the universe. The easiest way to deal with it is to just have a heart-to-heart with them and let ’em know what’s up. And instead of worrying about you, ask ’em to send you some positive vibes. 

Worrying doesn’t do anyone any good, right? It’s like rocking in a rocking chair – it gives you something to do but you don’t go anywhere. Let ’em know that worrying can actually hurt you energetically and sending good thoughts your way is a whole lot better and more fun. Make it ripple throughout the universe . . . 

Peace ♥ Harmony, Cheryl

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Worry Less . . .

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A Worry Box

A worry box is a way to let go of all that weighs on your mind so the universe can sort it out.

Sometimes, our minds get so full of stuff—to-do lists, worries, plans, and dreams—that we can’t even think straight. We might think we’re taking care of all this stuff by keeping it all in our heads, but in reality, we’re just putting off making our dreams come true and solving our problems because we’re too busy trying to keep track of everything. That’s when a worry box comes in handy.

Imagine a magic box where you can dump all your worries and wishes, and the universe takes over from there. It’s like writing a postcard to the universe, telling it what you want, and then popping it in the box. By doing this, you’re not just sitting around; you’re taking action and saying to the universe, “Hey, I need a little help, and I’m cool with letting go of this.”

Let’s give ourselves a break from worrying about that problem and trust that the universe has it covered. You can even decorate your own special box if you want. It’s like a sacred container for all your worries. Not only will you free up space in your mind by letting go of your worries and desires, but you’re also passing them on to a higher power. Once we drop our worries and desires into your surrender box, we clear our minds and can fully enjoy the present moment.

Giving up our worries and letting the universe handle them doesn’t mean we’re losers or giving up. We’re just letting go of our need to control everything and letting the universe do its thing. And guess what? It actually works! Once you let go, problems start to disappear, and dreams start coming true. It’s like magic!

So, I have been cleaning homes for about 19 years at this point, and I’ve met a lot of interesting people along the way. One of my favorite clients was this elderly woman who would always share her worries and dreams with me while I was cleaning her home. She’d tell me about her family and friends, and she’d also talk about her plans for traveling and meeting new people.

I always carried these colored index cards in my apron. I was cleaning this woman’s house one day, and she started talking about her worries and wishes. I figured it was a great opportunity to tell her about this thing I’d been doing for ten years – the Worry Box. I said to her, “Write your worries on these cards, and when I’m done cleaning, I’ll show you what to do with them.” She was like, “Sure! Anything that helps me relax and sleep at night.

After I cleaned up, she came into the kitchen and told me she had written down all her worries and wishes for the day. Then we went into her spare bedroom which she had turned into a WRAPPING ROOM – no kidding! As an organizer, this room was like heaven for me. She had everything she needed to make beautiful packages. I told her I had made a worry box from a shoe box and suggested she look around to see what she could use to make her own. I explained that once it was done, she could put all her worries and wishes in the box and have a peaceful night.

So, the next week, I go to her house and I’m unloading my jeep when she comes up the hill from her walk around the neighborhood. She tells me I had a peaceful night’s sleep for the first time in forever—said she already put her worries and wishes for the day in her box before her walk. I cleaned for her for another ten years, and that worry box sat right by her bed every week.

Peace ♥ Harmony, Cheryl

This year’s theme: Like every year, International Women’s Day 2024 will be celebrated with a unique theme. While the United Nations has designated this year’s theme as ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ with a focus on addressing economic disempowerment, the campaign theme for this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’.