May, thank you for letting me ~feel things and learn from them (!).
Saying that the last month was crazy is an understatement, with all the things that happened, and all the thoughts that visited my mind. Personal life was very, very turbulent... but here we are! Gladly still alive and kicking! 🤪 May isn’t my greatest month for 2022, but I was made to realize a lot of things during this time. So here we are!
Do away with spending so much time tending negativity (be it your mindset, thoughts, friends, etc.).
I’ve done so much babying my sour mood and not-so-good thoughts & feelings... to the point I actually felt exhausted just by doing so. I ended up not having the time and energy for things that actually matter. Does this mean that I shouldn’t focus on what I feel? Of course not! Allowing yourself to (properly!) feel and process is still a must, but just don’t babysit the negativity (for too long at least lol).
With that said, be selective.
Unlimited information is made possible now (thanks, Internet!). I think it’s one factor why a lot of us tend to be frustrated with our situations: social media has the ability to flood us with the “good stuff” and we end up feeling left out and resentful (unappreciative?) of where we are and what we have. Just a warning, though! I’m not saying social media is always evil, but it does have the power to influence how we see things. Anyway, be careful on what you consume, because even the smallest things can affect us so much, especially when compounded. In this time, the ability to focus is the new superpower. 😎 Likewise, don’t forget the importance of selecting the thoughts you entertain. Perception plays a big role on how you live life so please, please protect it at all costs.
Lastly, appreciate life – the small and the big blessings, the good and the bad, everything in between.
With all the bad things that are seemingly given more importance in a lot of different media outlets, don’t forget to see the good in life (macroscopically or just the personal ones). As the Stoics put it, perception is key in living a happy life. When situations that don’t seem to favor you occur, it doesn’t automatically mean that that’s the dead end. Perhaps, it’s life’s way of redirecting you to something greater (you just have to sit tight and wait!).
To end, I was reminded of how valid it is for me to feel emotions. What’s important is how I process and rise through ~setbacks. A quote I would like to share as a post-ender:
“Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don't lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.” - Sabaa Tahir, A Torch Against the Night
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