I am changing. We are changing…

Hello friends, family, and the Internet,

I have heard from many friends that November was a hard month. Very Hard. And I personally have been through a lot in the last 4 weeks or so. I have also learned (or relearned?) a lot about myself and life. And I am changing. And growing. And it has been hard. And it continues to be hard. There have been a few key things that have made it possible for me to make it this far. Music. Sunshine and fireplaces. Laughter Yoga. And most importantly, friends. I think that is the major thing I am learning is that friendship is crucial. Family too. I am learning that I need to do things for my own self care and growth. Not an unhealthy selfish but instead a healthy selfish.

I am growing to have a more optimistic life outlook too. I think being in a weekly Laughter Yoga group is a large part of that. And having optimistic friends helps too. I am learning that the key to health is a positive environment. Both external (people) and internal (thoughts). It is certainly good to be grounded but it is equally important to believe the best. We all need that spark of hope that the future will not be as dark as some say, now more than ever. Yes, things do look challenging. Very challenging. And even if the long term might be better than today (although very different) getting there will take every ounce of optimism we have.

I need to rediscover what my desires are and pursue them with passion. When I am healthy and happy, that lifts others. Life is short and unpredictable. We need to seize opportunities when they happen. Take risks. And try to have as few regrets as possible. What have your experiences been recently?

-Chris

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I like to explore, learn, teach, and laugh!

3 thoughts on “I am changing. We are changing…”

  1. Well written and well said! It has been a very challenging month or so… this year sucked for the most part – 9 friends and family have passed away – and, regardless of the good stuff, the bad stuff puts a black cloud over my head.

    Without a good support system, life is like a snow storm – very pretty to look at, but you still have to shovel like hell to get anywhere!

  2. Good post, Chris. As you know, I had been going through a very hard time…especially with my parents, and my boyfriend.

    Life is TOO unpredictable, but that’s what makes life interesting, eh? 🙂

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