Each post displays a picture that depicts where I felt an intersection between myself and the spiritual throughout the day and/or throughout my life. Pictures link back to past moments and present moments. Please use the comment to discuss the pictures and I will answer as best I can
Saturday, March 3, 2012
3/2/12
James giving my car a jump when I need to be at practicum in 10 minutes and still haven't even dropped off Joslyn off at daycare and pracitcum is 20 minutes away
How I handled this particular situation: 1) Had initial reaction to scream at James for leaving the light on all night 2) Took deep breath. Said the word "patience" over and over until I was not longer about to freak out. Prayed that God will help me choose my words. 3) Told James to fix car. Minimal anger. 4) Laughed at how often I have and continue to pray for "patience" because praying for patience means opportunities to practice the virtue.
So I guess I picked this picture because I felt like God reigned me in when I really wanted to explode. And I am rarely cool, calm, or collected...
How would either of you handle something like this? What would a mental breakdown mean for you, Alyssa?
I get stressed out very easily. I have a difficult time calming myself down. When I have my "mental breakdown" moments, I literally just want to run and hide and scream and just throw myself the biggest pity party ever. I get so emotional so fast. And I usually end up blaming Jon or anyone else for why I'm in this mess. I think "Why me? What have I done wrong?" It's very dramatic.
What helps me is trying to put things in perspective. I try to get out of my own head and realize that usually things are not as big of a deal as I am making them. My mantra is "This will pass." I literally have to say to myself, "In 5 years, will I remember this?" It helps puts things in perspective.
I should add repeating the word "patience" to my mantra. I need more of that these days.
Man, those are stressful moments. Especially when they are out of your control. How did you feel/ handle that situation?
ReplyDeleteDitto to the question above mine. I usually have mental breakdowns when stuff like that happens...I'm sure you were more cool, calm, and collected :)
ReplyDeleteHow I handled this particular situation:
ReplyDelete1) Had initial reaction to scream at James for leaving the light on all night
2) Took deep breath. Said the word "patience" over and over until I was not longer about to freak out. Prayed that God will help me choose my words.
3) Told James to fix car. Minimal anger.
4) Laughed at how often I have and continue to pray for "patience" because praying for patience means opportunities to practice the virtue.
So I guess I picked this picture because I felt like God reigned me in when I really wanted to explode. And I am rarely cool, calm, or collected...
How would either of you handle something like this? What would a mental breakdown mean for you, Alyssa?
I get stressed out very easily. I have a difficult time calming myself down. When I have my "mental breakdown" moments, I literally just want to run and hide and scream and just throw myself the biggest pity party ever. I get so emotional so fast. And I usually end up blaming Jon or anyone else for why I'm in this mess. I think "Why me? What have I done wrong?" It's very dramatic.
ReplyDeleteWhat helps me is trying to put things in perspective. I try to get out of my own head and realize that usually things are not as big of a deal as I am making them. My mantra is "This will pass." I literally have to say to myself, "In 5 years, will I remember this?" It helps puts things in perspective.
I should add repeating the word "patience" to my mantra. I need more of that these days.