In the Face of Sadness

What does one do in the face of sadness? For me, sadness usually comes as an extreme feeling of being lost and alone and so very sad. Earlier this week I had the thought that I needed to write a blog post about this, though I thought perhaps that would be too depressing to write. However, the intention of the thought is less about sadness than how one deals with those feelings.

I suppose the choices are pretty simple in some ways, one can wallow in the sadness or one can do something about it. Since I am a person that has seen the power of manifestation in action, I recognize that wallowing in the sadness really will not accomplish much, though I do see occasions that the release that comes from tears and sadness probably good, especially in cases of grief. Being kind to yourself when sad is of the utmost importance.

Rule 1: Be kind to yourself!

Okay, so if it is time to do something about how you are feeling, what can you do? Remember rule 1 and do what you can, little things sometimes will help. I remember telling a friend once that felt like she wasn't accomplishing anything to just make her bed each day, and then she would have accomplish one small thing everyday... It can be anything... Just do it...

The main thing that comes to mind when I think about my sadness is to remember to appreciate what I do have. To focus on what I like in my world and the events that give me a smile. Take some time each day to find something you liked about your day, better yet make it five things if you can...

Reach out to people. I will admit that since I have started working from home I find myself isolated and I think some of my sadness is rooted there. I like to be on my own much of the time, however I am a contradiction as I also like to have really good connections with people much of the time as well. When that is lacking I feel alone and a bit lost. So creating time for people that I like to be with would do wonders for my sense of joy in life, thus diminishing the opportunities for sadness to even arise.

I am realizing that perhaps another casualty of my working from home is a decided lack of exercise. It is well proven that regular exercise contributes to a sense of well being and a healthy outlook on life. So scheduling time for exercise is another idea for decreasing a sense of sadness.

Oh boy... Sleep... yes plenty of sleep. A big one. Of course sometimes when I feel so sad, I have a hard time sleeping.. Yikes... What is that about! And here I am writing this blog at 11:44 pm...

Expressing yourself. Getting your thoughts out. There are several avenues to achieve this, talking with friends, a therapist, or writing a blog post :)

Vitamins. Well this is one that works for me, specifically essential fatty acids. If you can take fish oil, this would be the category of vitamins I am referring to, for those of you like me, that can not stand to take fish oil, try using flax seed oil, it is great! When I do take it I notice a distinct difference in the level of peace and calm I feel in life.

Trust that where you are is a part of a process of learning and that you will find your way back to a feeling of balance and groundedness.

May any moments of sadness give you an opportunity to rest, treat yourself kindly, and breathe. My hope is that perhaps one or two of my ideas might help in a moment of sadness. Please remember that it is only a moment of time, and joy, peace and love is also all around you.