You ever feel stuck? It’s as though nobody gets what you’re going through. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We all deal with monotony. We all feel defeated at times. Sometimes we try carrying burdens that are way too big. This blog is packed with practical tools for getting out of a funk. Click on the categories and highlight the area you are struggling with. Happy healing friend!
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November 20, 2017
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are a time to rejoice. A time to be thankful. A time to enjoy our time with family. A time to want to give back. Right? No. Not for me. Selfishly this time of year is party time. Pity party time. I am widowed, my only sibling passed at 37 years old many years ago, my parents have passed, and I was unable to have children. I can thank our Lord that I work, that I own a home and a car. That I belong to an awesome church. Sure. All that. But, honestly AND selfishly, I can’t wait until the week after the 1st of January. Oh, and might I mention that my husband and I were married on December 31. After the holidays, people ask “did you have an awesome time with your family? eating good food and having lots of good conversation?” What I feel like saying in response is HOW MANY TIMES MUST I TELL YOU WHEN YOU ASK ME EVERY YEAR THE SAME THING AND I RESPOND THE SAME WAY SAYING I DON’T HAVE ANY FAMILY AND YOU TELL ME WE ARE YOUR FAMILY.. Yeah right. Ok. ….What I really need to do is cancel the annual pity party, serve the homeless, visit the elderly and be blessed with the reward of serving and loving others. But, somehow each year at this time it gets worse and I end up solo. In my home. Becoming a hermit. Wallowing in my own misery, refusing to go shopping because of the remnants of the holiday black Friday and decorations on sale. Share your thoughts. Please.
November 20, 2017
Wow Sue, that’s a lot. You probably already know that there isn’t going to be a “right response” to fixing sorrow and frustration. In fact, there is already so much wisdom in what you’ve shared. The question I have is how do you translate your wisdom into action? Healing is painful. When you start doing the things you mentioned above, you will thrive despite the pain. I’m sure that becoming this annual hermit is very familiar, but haven’t you already lost enough? Why should you also lose three months out of every calendar year because of self pity? You deserve greatness! You were made to connect, to love and be loved. I’ll be praying that God gives you the courage to break the misery months and take back the victory He wants you to have. In Christ’s love, Rebecca