THE LADY'S DIARIES: WHAT MATTERS MOST

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"Good humour is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment." - Grenville Kleiser.

Have you ever just stayed and felt lost in yourself and your surroundings? Like you're on slow motion while everything around you is going super fast? Well, that was me this week. This has been one of those weeks where it seemed like everything was going wrong. The energy was negative, I was slow at everything, and by Wednesday, I could hardly wait for the week to come to an end. I had to find a way to inject some positivity into the week and cope if not make it better. I did the one thing I knew how to; I concentrated on the things that matter most to me at this point in my life.
First of which was my family and friends. Since I'm living away from home at the moment, I had to call my family. Talking with each of them about anything and everything helped in no little way. I was able to concentrate on the things that were going on in their lives, thereby forgetting mine for a while. It was an escape that was worth it. I also spoke with friends and was lucky to have my best friend come into town this week. Catching up with her was awesome! Lots of laughter and gossip. If not for the crazy week I was having, her presence would have been more fun than it was.
After I had handled my family and friends, I took some time for myself. I focused on my personal needs and expectations, my relationship with people in my life, and went back to my favourite book(The Holy Bible) for help and motivation. I figured that soul-searching was necessary as there was no way I would be feeling this way and a part of me, no matter how tiny, would not have a clue of what the problem was. I removed every thought of external pressures and expectations from me and focused on what was important to ME. Since, at the end of the day, it is me who would have to deal with whatever was the problem. I had to do a mini evaluation of where I was in life and my expectations. And best of all, I tried to laugh as much as I could considering the way I was feeling.
I don't know if I handled it well, but I did feel better after that. It's not an easy thing trying to get through this kind of dark time, but remembering that YOU are important and have to get through that rut for YOUR own sake is the most important thing. Sometimes, these sad moments are necessary as they help you appreciate those happy moments you might have taken for granted.
Learn to adjust, but never take your happiness or priorities for granted. Be in charge of your life no matter how low you are feeling. Have a great week!


- The Lady

“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”

Jeremiah 29:13