Lately, I’ve felt the heaviness of the world pressing in.
Not just in the news or on social media—but in conversations, tensions, and the rising undercurrent of fear and frustration.
And like many, I’m feeling sad, stressed out, angry, anxious, and uncertain. Now more than ever, I feel the need for self preservation. Because otherwise, I feel like I could get swept up in the current never to resurface.
The importance of my emotional well-being has come front and center. Has it for you?
And I am asking myself more questions of ‘why’? Why I believe what I do. Why others believe what they do. Why we can’t find middle ground?
And then there is the media…fueling the flames at every turn. Both sides declaring war. Both sides playing dirty. Both sides twisting truth.
We are living in a very dark and heavy time. Our future unknown. Our peace in jeopardy.
The large crack is growing in our foundation. And it is near impossible to ignore.
Many are asking what we should do? What can I do? When the world feels this big and out of control – the assassination, free speech in question, wars that seem to have no end – it’s easy to believe one person can’t make a difference.
And if you’re really struggling with just keeping a positive mindset, here’s a science backed article that can help.
But know you can make a difference. You can take responsibility for yourself.
Take responsibility for how you show up. The words you use. What you post on social media. Ask yourself, is this helping or flaming the current environment? Is this really helping me? Or am I just venting because I feel like I’m going to explode if I don’t?
Take responsibility for your choices, your actions, and the outcomes you create.
If we all do this, the temperature will go down.
Instead of stewing in anger, you can put your focus, energy, and love on what is important to you. Your health. Your family and friends. And the impact you have to those around you; including your neighbors and community.
When it all feels like too much:
- Take a walk outside.
- Slow down and breathe.
- Feed your soul with hobbies you enjoy.
- Make time for 8 hours of sleep.
- Offer a helping hand. The act of kindness will help improve your mood.
- Spend time with people who lift you up, make you laugh, and remind you of what really matters.
It doesn’t matter what side you’re on.
What matters is you live with integrity. And let Love be your driver. Show your values to the world through your kind actions; not by hateful words.
Make your emotional well-being a priority. Put simply, emotional well-being is not the absence of negative feelings, but the ability to navigate them in ways that allow growth, balance, and overall quality of life.
Can we do that?
Will you take the personal responsibility for your part? For your life? For your future? For your sanity?
Lead with love. Speak with love. Act with love. Think with love.
It does start with one. Be the new beginning.
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You Can Emerge Positive.
With Love & Hope,
deanne
